Colleges Near Garden Grove

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

There 127 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 1,076,262 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 #6 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern California enrolling 47,147 students. In terms of affordability, Golden West College in Huntington Beach 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 Garden Grove.
Garden Grove, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

  • 1,854enrollment
  • $47,113net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1500SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

28 miles from Garden Grove

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Loyola Marymount University
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Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,256enrollment
  • $54,471net price
  • 40%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

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $49,440net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

29 miles from Garden Grove

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Pacific Oaks College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Pacific Oaks College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,051enrollment
  • -net price
  • 10%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

0 reviews

 

  • 40enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%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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  • 23,592enrollment
  • $5,492net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Garden Grove

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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

27 miles from Garden Grove

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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

26 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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  • 9,299enrollment
  • $9,426net 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

0 reviews

 

  • 888enrollment
  • -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

0 reviews

 

  • 440enrollment
  • $16,598net 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

0 reviews

 

  • 2,687enrollment
  • $51,992net 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

 

  • 279enrollment
  • $43,023net price
  • 81%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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  • 42,867enrollment
  • $1,639net 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

0 reviews

 

  • 81enrollment
  • -net 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

 

  • 147enrollment
  • $25,354net price
  • 93%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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  • 169enrollment
  • $42,794net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Garden Grove

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Art Center College of Design
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Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,382enrollment
  • $53,306net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 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 $1,196 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.