There are 8 colleges in Pasadena and 125 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 1,058,467 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in California with a population of 137,122, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Pasadena. Driving time to these schools from Pasadena should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is California Institute of Technology 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 Pasadena.
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jan 5
29 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
30 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Apr 1
31 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
3 reviews
32 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
32 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
34 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
33 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
33 miles from Pasadena
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
33 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
35 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from Pasadena
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#30 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Aug 1
37 miles from Pasadena
The closest community college is Pasadena City College and is 1.7 miles from Pasadena. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Pasadena City College are $1,172 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Pasadena 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.