Colleges Near Isla Vista

Colleges and universities near me in the Isla Vista, California area

There are 70 colleges within 100 miles of Isla Vista enrolling a total of 588,570 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 23,096, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Isla Vista. The nearest college is University of California Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara at a distance of 0.6 miles from Isla Vista. Driving time to these schools from Isla Vista should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Southern California in Los Angeles which is ranked #34 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern California enrolling 48,945 students. In terms of affordability, Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara 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 Isla Vista.
Isla Vista, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

  • 22,000enrollment
  • $19,184net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

76 miles from Isla Vista

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California State University Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, CA

California State University Bakersfield

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,613enrollment
  • $7,521net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

77 miles from Isla Vista

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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

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

77 miles from Isla Vista

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Columbia College Hollywood
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Tarzana, CA
 

Columbia College Hollywood

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 291enrollment
  • $32,432net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

77 miles from Isla Vista

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The Master's College and Seminary
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Santa Clarita, CA

The Master's College and Seminary

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,606enrollment
  • $30,783net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

76 miles from Isla Vista

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San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield

Private 2 Year

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  • 831enrollment
  • $21,517net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Isla Vista

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Santa Barbara Business College Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, CA
 

Santa Barbara Business College Bakersfield

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Isla Vista

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Casa Loma College Los Angeles
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Sherman Oaks, CA
 

Casa Loma College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 415enrollment
  • $14,985net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Isla Vista

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Cuesta College
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San Luis Obispo, CA
 

Cuesta College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,908enrollment
  • $14,507net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

81 miles from Isla Vista

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American Jewish University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Jewish University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 108enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Isla Vista

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Los Angeles Mission College
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Sylmar, CA
 

Los Angeles Mission College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,283enrollment
  • $13,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Isla Vista

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Mount St. Mary's College
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Los Angeles, CA

Mount St. Mary's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,440enrollment
  • $28,717net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

82 miles from Isla Vista

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King's University
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Van Nuys, TX
 

King's University

Private 4 Year

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  • 532enrollment
  • $22,507net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 870-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

81 miles from Isla Vista

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Los Angeles Valley College
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Valley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 15,037enrollment
  • $11,938net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Isla Vista

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Santa Monica College
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Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 22,375enrollment
  • $6,656net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

84 miles from Isla Vista

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Bakersfield College
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Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College

Public 2 Year

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  • 26,873enrollment
  • $8,878net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Isla Vista

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University of California Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,430enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

84 miles from Isla Vista

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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

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

Applications Due Jan 15

88 miles from Isla Vista

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Santa Barbara City College and is 9.1 miles from Isla Vista. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Santa Barbara City College are $1,234 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Santa Barbara City 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.