Colleges Near San Luis Obispo

Colleges and universities near me in the San Luis Obispo, California area

There are 2 colleges in San Luis Obispo and 211 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 1,622,981 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 45,119, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from San Luis Obispo. Driving time to these schools from San Luis Obispo should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Stanford University in Stanford which is ranked #2 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern California enrolling 48,945 students. In terms of affordability, Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria 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 San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo, CA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,326enrollment
  • $39,401net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

161 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Pacific Oaks College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Pacific Oaks College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,068enrollment
  • -net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

162 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Southern California Institute of Architecture
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Los Angeles, CA

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Private 4 Year

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  • 507enrollment
  • $19,041net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

162 miles from San Luis Obispo

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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

163 miles from San Luis Obispo

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California Institute of Technology
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Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,401enrollment
  • $20,755net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.97Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

164 miles from San Luis Obispo

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,460enrollment
  • $5,801net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 19

165 miles from San Luis Obispo

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El Camino Community College District
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Torrance, CA

El Camino Community College District

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,944enrollment
  • $6,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

164 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Los Angeles Southwest College
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Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Southwest College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,913enrollment
  • $9,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 12

163 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Mission College
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Santa Clara, CA

Mission College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,747enrollment
  • $8,395net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Pasadena City College
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Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 21,923enrollment
  • $4,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from San Luis Obispo

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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

163 miles from San Luis Obispo

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University of the People
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Pasadena, California
 

University of the People

Private 4 Year

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

163 miles from San Luis Obispo

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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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  • 667enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

165 miles from San Luis Obispo

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University of Phoenix Bay Area Campus
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San Jose, California
 

University of Phoenix Bay Area Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,880enrollment
  • $19,295net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 777enrollment
  • $27,637net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

166 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Cogswell College
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Sunnyvale, CA
 

Cogswell College

Private 4 Year

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  • 390enrollment
  • $29,887net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

166 miles from San Luis Obispo

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East Los Angeles College
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Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

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  • 27,855enrollment
  • $12,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

167 miles from San Luis Obispo

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Foothill College
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Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,434enrollment
  • $11,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

166 miles from San Luis Obispo

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Cuesta College and is 5.9 miles from San Luis Obispo. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cuesta College are $1,340 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Cuesta 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.