Colleges Near Whittier

Colleges and universities near me in the Whittier, California area

There are 2 colleges in Whittier and 130 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 1,076,773 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 85,331, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Whittier. Driving time to these schools from Whittier 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, San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $700 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 Whittier.
Whittier, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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California Baptist University
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Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

34 miles from Whittier

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Soka University of America
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Aliso Viejo, CA

Soka University of America

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

 

  • 455enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1440SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

33 miles from Whittier

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

34 miles from Whittier

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Los Angeles Pierce College
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Woodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College

Public 2 Year

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  • 15,372enrollment
  • $13,422net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

35 miles from Whittier

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Saddleback College
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Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,660enrollment
  • $6,940net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Whittier

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Riverside City College
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Riverside, CA

Riverside City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,147enrollment
  • $6,428net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 20

37 miles from Whittier

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Oak Valley College
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Rialto, California
 

Oak Valley College

Private 4 Year

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  • 45enrollment
  • $7,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Whittier

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University of California Riverside
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Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,809enrollment
  • $14,487net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

39 miles from Whittier

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The Master's College and Seminary
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Santa Clarita, CA

The Master's College and Seminary

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,606enrollment
  • $30,783net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

40 miles from Whittier

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Pepperdine University
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Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,030enrollment
  • $47,804net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1285-1480SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Whittier

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San Bernardino Valley College
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San Bernardino, CA
 

San Bernardino Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,767enrollment
  • $9,493net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

41 miles from Whittier

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

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#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

43 miles from Whittier

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California Institute of the Arts
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Valencia, CA

California Institute of the Arts

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,440enrollment
  • $55,225net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

43 miles from Whittier

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Sage College
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Moreno Valley, CA
 

Sage College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 406enrollment
  • $9,158net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Whittier

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College of the Canyons
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Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,075enrollment
  • $6,185net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Whittier

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Loma Linda University
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Loma Linda, CA
 

Loma Linda University

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,280enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Whittier

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Community Christian College
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Redlands, CA
 

Community Christian College

Private 2 Year

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  • 485enrollment
  • $21,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Whittier

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San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia
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Hesperia, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia

Private 2 Year

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  • 374enrollment
  • $24,444net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Whittier

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Rio Hondo College and is 3.7 miles from Whittier. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Rio Hondo College are $1,388 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Rio Hondo 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.