Colleges Near Laguna Beach

Colleges and universities near me in the Laguna Beach, California area

There 114 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 905,948 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 22,723, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Laguna Beach. Driving time to these schools from Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach.
Laguna Beach, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,389enrollment
  • $28,701net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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Life Pacific College
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San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College

Private 4 Year

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  • 500enrollment
  • $22,395net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1085SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

38 miles from Laguna Beach

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Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

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  • 922enrollment
  • $39,850net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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University of La Verne
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La Verne, CA

University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,662enrollment
  • $25,103net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 970-1303SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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Pitzer College
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Claremont, CA

Pitzer College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,212enrollment
  • $39,809net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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Pomona College
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Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,716enrollment
  • $19,962net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

38 miles from Laguna Beach

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Scripps College
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Claremont, CA

Scripps College

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,099enrollment
  • $43,923net price
  • 28%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
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West Covina, CA
 

East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program

Public 2 Year

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  • 139enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Laguna Beach

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Platt College Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

Platt College Ontario

Private 4 Year

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  • 442enrollment
  • $24,873net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Laguna Beach

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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

38 miles from Laguna Beach

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Golf Academy of America Carlsbad
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Carlsbad, CA
 

Golf Academy of America Carlsbad

Private 2 Year

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  • 118enrollment
  • $27,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Laguna Beach

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Sage College
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Moreno Valley, CA
 

Sage College

Private 2 Year

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  • 406enrollment
  • $9,158net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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University of the West
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Rosemead, CA
 

University of the West

Private 4 Year

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  • 164enrollment
  • $19,028net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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Homestead Schools
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Torrance, CA
 

Homestead Schools

Private 4 Year

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  • 180enrollment
  • $15,207net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Laguna Beach

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America Evangelical University
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Gardena, California
 

America Evangelical University

Private 4 Year

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  • 128enrollment
  • $10,400net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Laguna Beach

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Azusa Pacific University
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Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $26,666net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

41 miles from Laguna Beach

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Citrus College
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Glendora, CA

Citrus College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,975enrollment
  • $5,493net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Laguna Beach

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East Los Angeles College
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Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

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  • 27,855enrollment
  • $12,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Laguna Beach

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Saddleback College and is 5.7 miles from Laguna Beach. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Saddleback 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.