Colleges Near Lakewood

Colleges and universities near me in the Lakewood, California area

There are 122 colleges within 50 miles of Lakewood enrolling a total of 1,069,916 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 80,048, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lakewood. The nearest college is Long Beach City College in Long Beach at a distance of 1.3 miles from Lakewood. Driving time to these schools from Lakewood 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, El Camino College Compton Center in Compton 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 Lakewood.
Lakewood, 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

20 miles from Lakewood

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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

19 miles from Lakewood

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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

0 reviews

 

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

19 miles from Lakewood

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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

19 miles from Lakewood

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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

0 reviews

 

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

21 miles from Lakewood

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Mt. San Antonio College
M
Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 28,742enrollment
  • $5,186net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lakewood

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Musicians Institute
M
Hollywood, CA
 

Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 812enrollment
  • $39,056net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lakewood

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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

21 miles from Lakewood

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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

21 miles from Lakewood

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Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $13,122net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lakewood

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Mt Sierra College
M
Monrovia, CA

Mt Sierra College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 130enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lakewood

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Santiago Canyon College
S
Orange, CA

Santiago Canyon College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,979enrollment
  • $7,144net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lakewood

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West Coast Ultrasound Institute
W
Beverly Hills, CA
 

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,221enrollment
  • $33,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lakewood

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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

20 miles from Lakewood

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University of the People
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Pasadena, California
 

University of the People

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 42,867enrollment
  • $1,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lakewood

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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

21 miles from Lakewood

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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

23 miles from Lakewood

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona
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Pomona, CA

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,848enrollment
  • $11,898net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

22 miles from Lakewood

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Long Beach City College and is 1.3 miles from Lakewood. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Long Beach City College are $1,556 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Long Beach 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.