Colleges Near Dana Point

Colleges and universities near me in the Dana Point, California area

There are 88 colleges within 50 miles of Dana Point enrolling a total of 807,263 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 33,351, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dana Point. The nearest college is Laguna College of Art and Design in Laguna Beach at a distance of 7.8 miles from Dana Point. Driving time to these schools from Dana Point should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Claremont McKenna College in Claremont which is ranked #17 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California San Diego enrolling 42,376 students. In terms of affordability, Coastline Community College in Fountain Valley 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 Dana Point.
Dana Point, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

88 results

Latin American Bible Institute
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La Puente, California
 

Latin American Bible Institute

Private 4 Year

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  • 78enrollment
  • $9,140net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Dana Point

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Sage College
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Moreno Valley, CA
 

Sage College

Private 2 Year

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  • 406enrollment
  • $9,158net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Dana Point

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Moreno Valley College
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Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,023enrollment
  • $4,543net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Dana Point

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Rio Hondo College
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Whittier, CA
 

Rio Hondo College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,193enrollment
  • $13,920net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

43 miles from Dana Point

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Platt College Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

Platt College Ontario

Private 4 Year

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  • 467enrollment
  • $25,958net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Dana Point

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West Coast University Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

West Coast University Ontario

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,647enrollment
  • $47,027net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Dana Point

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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

 

  • 763enrollment
  • $27,789net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

44 miles from Dana Point

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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,384enrollment
  • $29,978net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

44 miles from Dana Point

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Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 949enrollment
  • $42,720net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

45 miles from Dana Point

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Life Pacific College
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San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College

Private 4 Year

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  • 504enrollment
  • $23,311net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1085SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

44 miles from Dana Point

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University of La Verne
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La Verne, CA

University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

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#23 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,596enrollment
  • $27,216net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 970-1303SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

44 miles from Dana Point

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Pitzer College
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Claremont, CA

Pitzer College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,204enrollment
  • $34,801net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

44 miles from Dana Point

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Pomona College
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Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Private 4 Year

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#20 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,664enrollment
  • $17,423net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

44 miles from Dana Point

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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

  • 1,103enrollment
  • $45,505net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

44 miles from Dana Point

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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
E
West Covina, CA
 

East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 139enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Dana Point

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Homestead Schools
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Torrance, CA
 

Homestead Schools

Private 4 Year

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  • 178enrollment
  • $14,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Dana Point

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Claremont Lincoln University
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Claremont, California
 

Claremont Lincoln University

Private 4 Year

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  • 178enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Dana Point

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America Evangelical University
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Gardena, California
 

America Evangelical University

Private 4 Year

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  • 207enrollment
  • $24,350net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Dana Point

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Saddleback College and is 6.9 miles from Dana Point. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Saddleback College are $1,432 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Saddleback 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.