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.
125 results
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Pasadena
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#10 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Nov 30
40 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#26 Best Private Colleges in California
40 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
3 reviews
39 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
41 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#29 Best Private Colleges in California
41 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
41 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#22 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 1
43 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
43 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#31 Best Private Colleges in California
44 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Oct 20
45 miles from Pasadena
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#25 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
47 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
46 miles from Pasadena
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
48 miles from Pasadena
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 29
48 miles from Pasadena
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
47 miles from Pasadena
Private 4 Year
18 reviews
Applications Due Jan 15
48 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.