Colleges Near Hayward

Colleges and universities near me in the Hayward, California area

There are 2 colleges in Hayward and 59 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 442,459 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 144,186, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Hayward. Driving time to these schools from Hayward should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Stanford University in Stanford which is ranked #2 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California Berkeley enrolling 45,699 students. In terms of affordability, Chabot College in Hayward 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 Hayward.
Hayward, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Minerva University
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San Francisco, California
 

Minerva University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 656enrollment
  • $16,556net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Hayward

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California Jazz Conservatory
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Berkeley, CA
 

California Jazz Conservatory

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Hayward

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De Anza College
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Cupertino, CA

De Anza College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,990enrollment
  • $8,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Hayward

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,908enrollment
  • $13,353net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

21 miles from Hayward

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University of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,212enrollment
  • $44,104net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1390SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

21 miles from Hayward

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Santa Clara University
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Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,340enrollment
  • $49,651net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1500SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 7

21 miles from Hayward

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Diablo Valley College
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Pleasant Hill, CA
 

Diablo Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,424enrollment
  • $8,761net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Hayward

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The National Hispanic University
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San Jose, California
 

The National Hispanic University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 615enrollment
  • $17,171net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Hayward

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San Jose City College
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San Jose, CA
 

San Jose City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,400enrollment
  • $19,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Hayward

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,062enrollment
  • $13,833net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

24 miles from Hayward

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West Valley College
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Saratoga, CA
 

West Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,272enrollment
  • $6,541net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Hayward

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Contra Costa College
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San Pablo, CA
 

Contra Costa College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,997enrollment
  • $9,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Hayward

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Evergreen Valley College
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San Jose, CA
 

Evergreen Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,989enrollment
  • $15,540net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Hayward

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Los Medanos College
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Pittsburg, CA
 

Los Medanos College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,230enrollment
  • $8,413net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

29 miles from Hayward

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California Maritime Academy
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Vallejo, CA

California Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 805enrollment
  • $16,081net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

31 miles from Hayward

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Dominican University of California
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San Rafael, CA

Dominican University of California

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,026enrollment
  • $51,292net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1291SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

33 miles from Hayward

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College of Marin
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Kentfield, CA

College of Marin

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,673enrollment
  • $29,061net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Hayward

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Solano Community College
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Fairfield, CA
 

Solano Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,868enrollment
  • $6,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Hayward

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Chabot College and is 1 miles from Hayward. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Chabot College are $1,150 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Chabot 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.