Colleges Near Santa Margarita

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

There are 216 colleges within 200 miles of Santa Margarita enrolling a total of 1,665,635 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 1,259, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Santa Margarita. The nearest college is California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo at a distance of 6.9 miles from Santa Margarita. Driving time to these schools from Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita.
Santa Margarita, CA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona
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Pomona, CA

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,503enrollment
  • $12,480net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

183 miles from Santa Margarita

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Columbia College
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Sonora, CA
 

Columbia College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,349enrollment
  • $9,276net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

183 miles from Santa Margarita

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Cypress College
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Cypress, CA

Cypress College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,523enrollment
  • $7,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

182 miles from Santa Margarita

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Life Pacific College
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San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College

Private 4 Year

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  • 500enrollment
  • $22,395net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1085SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

181 miles from Santa Margarita

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Mt. San Antonio College
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Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College

Public 2 Year

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  • 26,256enrollment
  • $5,528net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

182 miles from Santa Margarita

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DeVry University California
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Pomona, California
 

DeVry University California

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,039enrollment
  • -net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

184 miles from Santa Margarita

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University of La Verne
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La Verne, CA

University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,662enrollment
  • $25,103net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 970-1303SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

184 miles from Santa Margarita

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

183 miles from Santa Margarita

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Trident University International
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Cypress, CA
 

Trident University International

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,861enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

183 miles from Santa Margarita

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California Arts University
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Fullerton, California
 

California Arts University

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

183 miles from Santa Margarita

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San Joaquin Delta College
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Stockton, CA
 

San Joaquin Delta College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 16,168enrollment
  • $3,621net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

184 miles from Santa Margarita

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Oakland, CA
 

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 662enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

184 miles from Santa Margarita

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Grace Mission University
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Fullerton, CA
 

Grace Mission University

Private 4 Year

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  • 342enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

184 miles from Santa Margarita

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Bethesda University of California
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Anaheim, CA
 

Bethesda University of California

Private 4 Year

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  • 264enrollment
  • $21,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 11

186 miles from Santa Margarita

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Fullerton College
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Fullerton, CA
 

Fullerton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,370enrollment
  • $10,073net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

185 miles from Santa Margarita

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Humphreys College Stockton and Modesto Campuses
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Stockton, CA
 

Humphreys College Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Private 4 Year

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  • 393enrollment
  • $18,306net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

185 miles from Santa Margarita

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

186 miles from Santa Margarita

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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,389enrollment
  • $28,701net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

187 miles from Santa Margarita

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Cuesta College and is 8.6 miles from Santa Margarita. 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.