Colleges Near Independence

Colleges and universities near me in the Independence, California area

There are 144 colleges within 200 miles of Independence enrolling a total of 1,124,470 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 669, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Independence. The nearest college is Reedley College in Reedley at a distance of 71.1 miles from Independence. Driving time to these schools from Independence should be less than 4 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, Merced College in Merced 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 Independence.
Independence, CA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

144 results

College of Southern Nevada
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Las Vegas, NV

College of Southern Nevada

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Nevada

  • 29,081enrollment
  • $7,293net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

172 miles from Independence

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo, CA

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in California

  • 22,485enrollment
  • $16,888net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

173 miles from Independence

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Lake Tahoe Community College
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
 

Lake Tahoe Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,376enrollment
  • $14,384net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Independence

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Thomas Aquinas College
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Santa Paula, CA

Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 539enrollment
  • $23,039net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

173 miles from Independence

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San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia
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Hesperia, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 437enrollment
  • $23,538net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

173 miles from Independence

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Los Angeles Mission College
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Sylmar, CA
 

Los Angeles Mission College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,425enrollment
  • $13,383net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Independence

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Cuesta College
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San Luis Obispo, CA
 

Cuesta College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,437enrollment
  • $15,899net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

175 miles from Independence

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Moorpark College
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Moorpark, CA
 

Moorpark College

Public 2 Year

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  • 14,091enrollment
  • $4,601net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

178 miles from Independence

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University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 31,094enrollment
  • $11,388net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

178 miles from Independence

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Allan Hancock College
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Santa Maria, CA
 

Allan Hancock College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,104enrollment
  • $6,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

180 miles from Independence

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

180 miles from Independence

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Woodbury University
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Burbank, CA
 

Woodbury University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 898enrollment
  • $31,257net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

181 miles from Independence

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King's University
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Van Nuys, TX
 

King's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 579enrollment
  • $23,878net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

182 miles from Independence

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DeVry University Nevada
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Henderson, Nevada
 

DeVry University Nevada

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 416enrollment
  • -net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

182 miles from Independence

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Art Center College of Design
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Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

184 miles from Independence

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California Lutheran University
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Thousand Oaks, CA

California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,413enrollment
  • $27,080net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1134-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

184 miles from Independence

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Columbia College Hollywood
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Tarzana, CA
 

Columbia College Hollywood

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • $35,614net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

184 miles from Independence

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Glendale Community College
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Glendale, CA

Glendale Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,176enrollment
  • $9,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

184 miles from Independence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Reedley College and is 71.1 miles from Independence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Reedley College are $1,334 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Reedley 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.