Colleges Near Santa Cruz

There are no colleges in Santa Cruz, but 23 are within 50 miles, enrolling 326,773 students combined.

The closest option is South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, 12.7 miles from Santa Cruz (about 15-22 minutes by car). Santa Cruz (pop. 37) is in Arizona.

Arizona State University in Tempe ranks #398 nationally. Central Arizona College in Coolidge has the lowest tuition at $2,250 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Santa Cruz. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Santa Cruz. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Santa Cruz.

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Santa Cruz, AZ within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Arizona Christian University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Glendale, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz

Arizona Christian is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies and education. The suburban campus sits in Glendale in the Phoenix metro area.

#2 Best Private Colleges in Arizona 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1170
  • Avg GPA 3.16
  • Acceptance Rate 71%
  • Net Price $32,514
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Paradise Valley Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 30 miles from Santa Cruz

Paradise Valley Community College is a public community college known for associate degrees and transfer pathways to Arizona universities. The North Phoenix campus sits near desert mountain preserves.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,296
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Chamberlain University Arizona Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 30 miles from Santa Cruz
0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 91%
  • Net Price $36,087
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Ottawa University Surprise Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Surprise, Arizona
  • | 0 reviews
  • 30 miles from Santa Cruz

Ottawa University Surprise is a private Christian university with undergraduate programs in business, education, and nursing. The suburban campus sits in the northwest Phoenix metro area.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 840-1160
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $34,037
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Central Arizona College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Coolidge, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • 35 miles from Santa Cruz

Central Arizona College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and agriculture programs. The main campus sits in the rural desert town of Coolidge in central Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,544
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