Colleges Near Alta

Colleges and universities near me in the Alta, California area

There are 30 colleges within 100 miles of Alta enrolling a total of 268,059 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 610, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Alta. The nearest college is Sierra College in Rocklin at a distance of 36.7 miles from Alta. Driving time to these schools from Alta should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of California Davis in Davis which is ranked #92 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California Davis enrolling 39,679 students. In terms of affordability, Sierra College in Rocklin offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,104 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Alta.
Alta, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

30 results

Truckee Meadows Community College
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Reno, NV
 

Truckee Meadows Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,651enrollment
  • $7,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Alta

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Cosumnes River College
C
Sacramento, CA
 

Cosumnes River College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,294enrollment
  • $6,249net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Alta

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Woodland Community College
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Woodland, CA
 

Woodland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,441enrollment
  • $6,687net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Alta

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California State University Chico
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C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

66 miles from Alta

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University of California Davis
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Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,679enrollment
  • $17,385net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

69 miles from Alta

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Columbia College
C
Sonora, CA
 

Columbia College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,349enrollment
  • $9,276net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Alta

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Lassen Community College
L
Susanville, CA
 

Lassen Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,694enrollment
  • $11,348net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Alta

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Humphreys College Stockton and Modesto Campuses
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Stockton, CA
 

Humphreys College Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 393enrollment
  • $18,306net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Alta

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

90 miles from Alta

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San Joaquin Delta College
S
Stockton, CA
 

San Joaquin Delta College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 16,168enrollment
  • $3,621net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Alta

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Pacific Union College
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Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 870enrollment
  • $21,841net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

99 miles from Alta

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Solano Community College
S
Fairfield, CA
 

Solano Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,426enrollment
  • $7,614net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Alta

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Sierra College and is 36.7 miles from Alta. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Sierra College are $1,156 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Sierra College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.