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.
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#20 Best Public Universities in California
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7 miles from Carlsbad
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7 miles from Carlsbad
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#9 Best Public Universities in America
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22 miles from Carlsbad
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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.