There 205 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 1,651,325 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in California with a population of 27,616, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ridgecrest. Driving time to these schools from Ridgecrest should be less than 4 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, 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 Ridgecrest.
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
116 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in California
116 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#31 Best Private Colleges in California
118 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#22 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 1
119 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#29 Best Private Colleges in California
119 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
118 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
118 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in California
121 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#17 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
121 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
121 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Aug 30
120 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jun 1
119 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
120 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
122 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
123 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Jul 30
122 miles from Ridgecrest
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Sep 12
123 miles from Ridgecrest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 15
122 miles from Ridgecrest
The closest community college is Cerro Coso Community College and is 4.2 miles from Ridgecrest. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Cerro Coso Community College are $1,384 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Cerro Coso Community 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.