Colleges Near South Pasadena

Colleges and universities near me in the South Pasadena, California area

There are 126 colleges within 50 miles of South Pasadena enrolling a total of 1,119,313 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 25,619, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from South Pasadena. The nearest college is California Institute of Technology in Pasadena at a distance of 2.7 miles from South Pasadena. Driving time to these schools from South Pasadena should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is California Institute of Technology in Pasadena which is ranked #6 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern California enrolling 47,147 students. In terms of affordability, Pasadena City College in Pasadena 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 South Pasadena.
South Pasadena, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Los Angeles City College
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Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 14,076enrollment
  • $8,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from South Pasadena

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Pacific States University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Pacific States University

Private 4 Year

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  • 40enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from South Pasadena

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Rio Hondo College
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Whittier, CA
 

Rio Hondo College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,193enrollment
  • $13,920net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

9 miles from South Pasadena

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World Mission University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

World Mission University

Private 4 Year

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  • 440enrollment
  • $16,598net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from South Pasadena

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West Coast University Los Angeles
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North Hollywood, CA
 

West Coast University Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,687enrollment
  • $51,992net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from South Pasadena

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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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  • 3,392enrollment
  • -net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from South Pasadena

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 169enrollment
  • $42,794net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from South Pasadena

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Latin American Bible Institute
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La Puente, California
 

Latin American Bible Institute

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 78enrollment
  • $9,140net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from South Pasadena

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Musicians Institute
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Hollywood, CA
 

Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 812enrollment
  • $39,056net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from South Pasadena

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University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 47,147enrollment
  • $41,496net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

9 miles from South Pasadena

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Mt Sierra College
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Monrovia, CA

Mt Sierra College

Private 4 Year

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  • 130enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from South Pasadena

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Whittier College
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Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

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  • 859enrollment
  • $32,436net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

12 miles from South Pasadena

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Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 157enrollment
  • $13,122net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from South Pasadena

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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

 

  • 763enrollment
  • $27,789net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

14 miles from South Pasadena

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Woodbury University
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Burbank, CA
 

Woodbury University

Private 4 Year

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  • 898enrollment
  • $31,257net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

13 miles from South Pasadena

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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
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West Covina, CA
 

East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 139enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from South Pasadena

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West Coast Ultrasound Institute
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Beverly Hills, CA
 

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,221enrollment
  • $33,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from South Pasadena

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Touro College Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Touro College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,357enrollment
  • $18,428net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

12 miles from South Pasadena

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Pasadena City College and is 3.3 miles from South Pasadena. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Pasadena City College are $1,180 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Pasadena City 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.