Colleges Near Santa Clara

Colleges and universities near me in the Santa Clara, California area

There are 2 colleges in Santa Clara and 55 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 395,639 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 116,468, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Santa Clara. Driving time to these schools from Santa Clara should be less than 1 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 California Berkeley enrolling 45,307 students. In terms of affordability, Ohlone Community College in Fremont 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 Santa Clara.
Santa Clara, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Samuel Merritt University
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Oakland, CA
 

Samuel Merritt University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,911enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Santa Clara

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Berkeley School of Theology
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Berkeley, CA
 

Berkeley School of Theology

Private 4 Year

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  • 88enrollment
  • -net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Santa Clara

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American Conservatory Theater
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San Francisco, CA
 

American Conservatory Theater

Private 4 Year

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  • 24enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Santa Clara

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California Institute of Integral Studies
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San Francisco, CA
 

California Institute of Integral Studies

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,145enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Santa Clara

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University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA

University of California Berkeley

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in America

  • 45,307enrollment
  • $19,257net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1530SAT range
  • 30-35ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

39 miles from Santa Clara

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FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA
 

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Francisco

Private 4 Year

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  • 113enrollment
  • $31,404net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

38 miles from Santa Clara

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Golden Gate University
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San Francisco, CA
 

Golden Gate University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,661enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Santa Clara

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Private 4 Year

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  • 437enrollment
  • $45,726net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 7

38 miles from Santa Clara

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,282enrollment
  • $13,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

37 miles from Santa Clara

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San Francisco Art Institute
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Art Institute

Private 4 Year

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  • 70enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Santa Clara

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University of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,688enrollment
  • $42,953net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Santa Clara

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Berkeley City College
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Berkeley, CA

Berkeley City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,122enrollment
  • $13,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Santa Clara

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Expression College for Digital Arts
E
Emeryville, CA
 

Expression College for Digital Arts

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 253enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Santa Clara

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Minerva University
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San Francisco, California
 

Minerva University

Private 4 Year

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  • 660enrollment
  • $15,215net price
  • 1%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Santa Clara

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California Jazz Conservatory
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Berkeley, CA
 

California Jazz Conservatory

Private 4 Year

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  • 23enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Santa Clara

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Diablo Valley College
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Pleasant Hill, CA
 

Diablo Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,097enrollment
  • $7,398net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Santa Clara

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Los Medanos College
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Pittsburg, CA
 

Los Medanos College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,791enrollment
  • $7,459net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

45 miles from Santa Clara

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Contra Costa College
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San Pablo, CA
 

Contra Costa College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,832enrollment
  • $8,475net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Santa Clara

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mission College and is 2 miles from Santa Clara. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mission College are $1,480 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mission 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.