Colleges Near Carlsbad

Colleges and universities near me in the Carlsbad, California area

There 41 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 321,816 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 105,328, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Carlsbad. Driving time to these schools from Carlsbad should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of California San Diego in La Jolla which is ranked #89 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California San Diego enrolling 42,006 students. In terms of affordability, MiraCosta College in Oceanside 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 Carlsbad.
Carlsbad, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Golf Academy of America Carlsbad
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Carlsbad, CA
 

Golf Academy of America Carlsbad

Private 2 Year

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  • 118enrollment
  • $27,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

0 miles from Carlsbad

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MiraCosta College
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Oceanside, CA

MiraCosta College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,860enrollment
  • $7,281net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Carlsbad

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Palomar College
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San Marcos, CA

Palomar College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,655enrollment
  • $8,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Carlsbad

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

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#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

7 miles from Carlsbad

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University of Saint Katherine
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San Marcos, California
 

University of Saint Katherine

Private 4 Year

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  • 232enrollment
  • $28,604net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

7 miles from Carlsbad

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University of California San Diego
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La Jolla, CA

University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 42,006enrollment
  • $16,111net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

17 miles from Carlsbad

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San Diego Miramar College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Miramar College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,062enrollment
  • $8,618net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Carlsbad

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John Paul the Great Catholic University
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San Diego, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Private 4 Year

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  • 300enrollment
  • $31,354net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1125SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

19 miles from Carlsbad

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Coleman University
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San Diego, CA
 

Coleman University

Private 4 Year

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  • 259enrollment
  • $25,309net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Carlsbad

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National University
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San Diego, CA
 

National University

Private 4 Year

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  • 18,631enrollment
  • $30,527net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Carlsbad

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San Diego Mesa College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,076enrollment
  • $8,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Carlsbad

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Horizon College San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Horizon College San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 49enrollment
  • $25,310net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

22 miles from Carlsbad

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Fashion Careers College
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San Diego, California
 

Fashion Careers College

Private 2 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Carlsbad

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University of Phoenix San Diego Campus
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San Diego, California
 

University of Phoenix San Diego Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,842enrollment
  • $19,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Carlsbad

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International Professional School of Bodywork
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San Diego, CA
 

International Professional School of Bodywork

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 144enrollment
  • $21,498net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Carlsbad

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California College San Diego
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San Diego, California
 

California College San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 200enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Carlsbad

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University of San Diego
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San Diego, CA

University of San Diego

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 8,815enrollment
  • $36,008net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

25 miles from Carlsbad

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Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 989enrollment
  • $26,446net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Carlsbad

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FAQ's

The closest community college is MiraCosta College and is 4.8 miles from Carlsbad. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at MiraCosta College are $1,152 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

MiraCosta 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.