There 115 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 958,378 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in California with a population of 89,736, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Santa Monica. Driving time to these schools from Santa Monica should be less than 1 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, Santa Monica College in Santa Monica 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 Monica.
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#26 Best Private Colleges in California
46 miles from Santa Monica
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46 miles from Santa Monica
Public 2 Year
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47 miles from Santa Monica
Public 2 Year
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46 miles from Santa Monica
Private 4 Year
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46 miles from Santa Monica
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48 miles from Santa Monica
Public 4 Year
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#10 Best Public Universities in America
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48 miles from Santa Monica
The closest community college is Santa Monica College and is 0.7 miles from Santa Monica. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Santa Monica College are $1,150 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Santa Monica 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.