There are hundreds of universities and thousands of degree choices. How do you find the ones that are right for you? And once you find your perfect program how do you pay for it? Our quick tips can help you make sense of the college process.
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AICCU research shares the impact of the independent California colleges and universities (ICCU) sector through factsheets, documents, and reports. Learn more about the sector and the students we serve through our interactive AICCU Data Dashboard.
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AICCU advances the interests of California’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities in public policy matters, while encouraging legislation at the state and federal levels that support the mission of our institutions, current and future students and their families, and recognize the ICCU sector as vital partners in higher education policy.
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11/3/2025AICCU Insights Newsletter
11/3/2025Insights with AICCU Podcast
2/1/2026 » 2/4/2026
NAICU Annual Meeting
2/3/2026
AICCU Federal Lobby Day
2/24/2026
AICCU Day in the Capitol
4/13/2026 » 4/14/2026
AICCU Campus Leaders Advocacy Day
The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of over 80 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities, which make up the Independent California Colleges and Universities (ICCU) sector. The ICCU sector plays a pivotal role in the development of the state's model higher education offerings and in making California a symbol of innovation across the globe. Within California, ICCU institutions award 19% of all bachelor's degrees, and 55% of all graduate degrees, making them the largest preparers of California's advanced workforce.