Colleges Near Garden Grove

Colleges and universities near me in the Garden Grove, California area

There 128 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 1,043,232 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 170,883, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Garden Grove. Driving time to these schools from Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove.
Garden Grove, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Claremont Lincoln University
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Claremont, California
 

Claremont Lincoln University

Private 4 Year

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  • 220enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Garden Grove

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $25,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

28 miles from Garden Grove

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Los Angeles City College
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Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,199enrollment
  • $10,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Garden Grove

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Occidental College
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Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,942enrollment
  • $44,853net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

28 miles from Garden Grove

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Pacific Oaks College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Pacific Oaks College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,068enrollment
  • -net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Garden Grove

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Pacific States University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Pacific States University

Private 4 Year

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  • 17enrollment
  • -net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Garden Grove

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Pasadena City College
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Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 21,923enrollment
  • $4,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Garden Grove

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Loyola Marymount University
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Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,165enrollment
  • $52,815net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

29 miles from Garden Grove

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Otis College of Art and Design
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Los Angeles, CA

Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $48,198net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

29 miles from Garden Grove

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West Los Angeles College
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Culver City, CA

West Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,656enrollment
  • $11,800net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

29 miles from Garden Grove

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Antioch University Los Angeles
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Culver City, CA
 

Antioch University Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 867enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Garden Grove

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World Mission University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

World Mission University

Private 4 Year

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

29 miles from Garden Grove

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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

28 miles from Garden Grove

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Los Angeles College of Music
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Pasadena, CA
 

Los Angeles College of Music

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 239enrollment
  • $39,700net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Garden Grove

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University of the People
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Pasadena, California
 

University of the People

Private 4 Year

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  • 34,192enrollment
  • $1,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Garden Grove

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Pathways College
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Pasadena, California
 

Pathways College

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • $29,165net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Garden Grove

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Providence Christian College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Providence Christian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 136enrollment
  • $25,416net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

29 miles from Garden Grove

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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

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

31 miles from Garden Grove

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Golden West College and is 4 miles from Garden Grove. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Golden West College are $1,190 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Golden West 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.