Colleges Near Manhattan Beach

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

There are 118 colleges within 50 miles of Manhattan Beach enrolling a total of 1,006,066 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 35,135, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Manhattan Beach. The nearest college is El Camino Community College District in Torrance at a distance of 4.1 miles from Manhattan Beach. Driving time to these schools from Manhattan Beach 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 Community College District in Torrance 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 Manhattan Beach.
Manhattan Beach, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

118 results

East Los Angeles College
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Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

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  • 30,321enrollment
  • $11,029net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Manhattan Beach

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American Jewish University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Jewish University

Private 4 Year

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  • 209enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Manhattan Beach

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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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  • 581enrollment
  • $26,780net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Manhattan Beach

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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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  • 15,733enrollment
  • $11,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Manhattan Beach

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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 Manhattan Beach

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Platt College Los Angeles
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Alhambra, CA
 

Platt College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 598enrollment
  • $29,947net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Pepperdine University
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Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,545enrollment
  • $52,216net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

21 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
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Santa Fe Springs, California
 

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

Private 4 Year

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  • 208enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Biola University
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La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,296enrollment
  • $30,510net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

22 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Columbia College Hollywood
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C
Tarzana, CA
 

Columbia College Hollywood

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

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

22 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Cypress College
C
Cypress, CA

Cypress College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,992enrollment
  • $7,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

22 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Glendale Community College
G
Glendale, CA

Glendale Community College

Public 2 Year

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

21 miles from Manhattan Beach

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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

23 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Whittier College
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Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

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  • 859enrollment
  • $32,436net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

22 miles from Manhattan Beach

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King's University
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Van Nuys, TX
 

King's University

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Jul 29

22 miles from Manhattan 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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  • 154enrollment
  • $11,137net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

21 miles from Manhattan Beach

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California Institute of Technology
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C
Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,463enrollment
  • $23,397net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.97Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

23 miles from Manhattan Beach

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Los Angeles Pierce College
L
Woodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16,186enrollment
  • $12,822net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

23 miles from Manhattan Beach

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FAQ's

The closest community college is El Camino Community College District and is 4.1 miles from Manhattan Beach. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at El Camino Community College District are $1,144 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

El Camino Community College District 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.