Colleges Near Arcadia

Colleges and universities near me in the Arcadia, California area

There are 130 colleges within 50 miles of Arcadia enrolling a total of 1,080,317 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 56,364, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Arcadia. The nearest college is Mt Sierra College in Monrovia at a distance of 2.1 miles from Arcadia. Driving time to these schools from Arcadia should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is California Institute of Technology in Pasadena which is ranked #5 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern California enrolling 48,945 students. In terms of affordability, San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $700 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 Arcadia.
Arcadia, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

130 results

World Mission University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

World Mission University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 424enrollment
  • $18,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Arcadia

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West Coast University Los Angeles
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North Hollywood, CA
 

West Coast University Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,620enrollment
  • $45,923net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Arcadia

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $40,837net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Arcadia

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Cerritos College
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Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,469enrollment
  • $3,812net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Arcadia

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Musicians Institute
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Hollywood, CA
 

Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 864enrollment
  • $36,976net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Arcadia

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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
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Santa Fe Springs, California
 

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

Private 4 Year

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  • 215enrollment
  • $9,589net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Arcadia

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

19 miles from Arcadia

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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 777enrollment
  • $27,637net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

19 miles from Arcadia

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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,389enrollment
  • $28,701net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

19 miles from Arcadia

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Fullerton College
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Fullerton, CA
 

Fullerton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,370enrollment
  • $10,073net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Arcadia

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Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 922enrollment
  • $39,850net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

19 miles from Arcadia

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Scripps College
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Claremont, CA

Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,099enrollment
  • $43,923net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

19 miles from Arcadia

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Woodbury University
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Burbank, CA
 

Woodbury University

Private 4 Year

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  • 943enrollment
  • $32,182net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

18 miles from Arcadia

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Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 142enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Arcadia

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Hope International University
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Fullerton, CA

Hope International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#32 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,116enrollment
  • $26,146net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

20 miles from Arcadia

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Pitzer College
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Claremont, CA

Pitzer College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,212enrollment
  • $39,809net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

19 miles from Arcadia

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Pomona College
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Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,716enrollment
  • $19,962net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

19 miles from Arcadia

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Bethesda University of California
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Anaheim, CA
 

Bethesda University of California

Private 4 Year

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  • 264enrollment
  • $21,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 11

21 miles from Arcadia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Pasadena City College and is 4.8 miles from Arcadia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Pasadena City College are $1,172 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Pasadena City 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.