Colleges Near Torrance

Colleges and universities near me in the Torrance, California area

There are 2 colleges in Torrance and 119 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 1,021,398 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 145,438, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Torrance. Driving time to these schools from Torrance 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, El Camino Community College District in Torrance 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 Torrance.
Torrance, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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California Institute of Technology
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Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,463enrollment
  • $23,397net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.97Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

24 miles from Torrance

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Fullerton College
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Fullerton, CA
 

Fullerton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,569enrollment
  • $10,316net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Torrance

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Glendale Community College
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Glendale, CA

Glendale Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,176enrollment
  • $9,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Torrance

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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

24 miles from Torrance

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Los Angeles Valley College
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Valley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,733enrollment
  • $11,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Torrance

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Pacific Oaks College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Pacific Oaks College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,051enrollment
  • -net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Torrance

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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

 

  • 279enrollment
  • $43,023net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Torrance

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Pasadena City College
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Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 23,592enrollment
  • $5,492net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Torrance

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Southern California Institute of Technology
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Anaheim, CA
 

Southern California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 537enrollment
  • $27,934net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Torrance

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 41,962enrollment
  • $6,283net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

26 miles from Torrance

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Columbia College Hollywood
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Tarzana, CA
 

Columbia College Hollywood

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • $35,614net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

26 miles from Torrance

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Pepperdine University
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Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,545enrollment
  • $52,216net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

25 miles from Torrance

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West Coast University Orange County
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Anaheim, CA
 

West Coast University Orange County

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,481enrollment
  • $36,263net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Torrance

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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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  • 42,867enrollment
  • $1,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Torrance

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Woodbury University
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Burbank, CA
 

Woodbury University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

26 miles from Torrance

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King's University
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Van Nuys, TX
 

King's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 579enrollment
  • $23,878net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

26 miles from Torrance

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Orange Coast College
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Costa Mesa, CA
 

Orange Coast College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,085enrollment
  • $7,557net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Torrance

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Hope International University
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Fullerton, CA

Hope International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,140enrollment
  • $30,514net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

26 miles from Torrance

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FAQ's

The closest community college is El Camino Community College District and is 3.6 miles from Torrance. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at El Camino Community College District are $1,144 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

El Camino Community College District 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.