Colleges Near Montecito

Colleges and universities near me in the Montecito, California area

There are 90 colleges within 100 miles of Montecito enrolling a total of 757,783 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 8,965, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Montecito. The nearest college is Westmont College in Santa Barbara at a distance of 2.1 miles from Montecito. Driving time to these schools from Montecito should be less than 2 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, 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 Montecito.
Montecito, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

 

  • 239enrollment
  • $39,700net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Montecito

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Providence Christian College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Providence Christian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 136enrollment
  • $25,416net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

88 miles from Montecito

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University of the People
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Pasadena, California
 

University of the People

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34,192enrollment
  • $1,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Montecito

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El Camino College Compton Center
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Compton, CA

El Camino College Compton Center

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,082enrollment
  • $4,877net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Montecito

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Los Angeles Harbor College
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Wilmington, CA

Los Angeles Harbor College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,384enrollment
  • $12,757net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

89 miles from Montecito

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Pathways College
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Pasadena, California
 

Pathways College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • $29,165net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Montecito

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University of the West
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Rosemead, CA
 

University of the West

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jun 15

92 miles from Montecito

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Cerritos College
C
Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,469enrollment
  • $3,812net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Montecito

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Long Beach City College
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Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 22,402enrollment
  • $6,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

95 miles from Montecito

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Rio Hondo College
R
Whittier, CA
 

Rio Hondo College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16,139enrollment
  • $6,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

96 miles from Montecito

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Mt Sierra College
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Monrovia, CA

Mt Sierra College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

95 miles from Montecito

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American University of Health Sciences
A
Signal Hill, CA
 

American University of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 510enrollment
  • $25,913net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

94 miles from Montecito

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Whittier College
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Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,192enrollment
  • $28,368net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

97 miles from Montecito

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 38,973enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

98 miles from Montecito

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Latin American Bible Institute
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La Puente, California
 

Latin American Bible Institute

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 45enrollment
  • $11,938net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Montecito

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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

0 reviews

 

  • 215enrollment
  • $9,589net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Montecito

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Biola University
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B
La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,387enrollment
  • $31,522net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1365SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

99 miles from Montecito

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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
E
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

100 miles from Montecito

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Santa Barbara City College and is 4.5 miles from Montecito. 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.