Colleges Near California

Colleges and universities near me in the California, Missouri area

There are 23 colleges within 100 miles of California enrolling a total of 81,349 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Missouri with a population of 4,278, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from California. The nearest college is Metro Business College Jefferson City in Jefferson City at a distance of 17.3 miles from California. Driving time to these schools from California should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla which is ranked #226 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Missouri Columbia enrolling 31,304 students. In terms of affordability, East Central College in Union offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,864 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 California.
California, MO within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Metro Business College Jefferson City
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Jefferson City, MO
 

Metro Business College Jefferson City

Private 2 Year

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  • 48enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from California

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Lincoln University
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HBCU
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,833enrollment
  • $11,199net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

22 miles from California

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University of Missouri Columbia
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Columbia

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 31,304enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Estimated Avg GPA

25 miles from California

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Columbia College
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Columbia, MO
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,046enrollment
  • $22,824net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

26 miles from California

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Stephens College
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Columbia, MO

Stephens College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 590enrollment
  • $26,372net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 1

26 miles from California

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,080enrollment
  • $24,828net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

36 miles from California

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Westminster College
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Fulton, MO
 

Westminster College

Private 4 Year

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  • 610enrollment
  • $26,768net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1090SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

36 miles from California

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William Woods University
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Fulton, MO
 

William Woods University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,508enrollment
  • $23,363net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

37 miles from California

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State Fair Community College
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Sedalia, MO
 

State Fair Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,724enrollment
  • $6,675net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from California

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Linn State Technical College
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Linn, MO
 

Linn State Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,176enrollment
  • $7,364net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from California

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

47 miles from California

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Central Christian College of the Bible
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Moberly, MO
 

Central Christian College of the Bible

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 190enrollment
  • $13,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Estimated Avg GPA

53 miles from California

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Moberly Area Community College
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Moberly, MO
 

Moberly Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,017enrollment
  • $6,390net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

55 miles from California

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University of Central Missouri
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Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 11,637enrollment
  • $15,117net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

63 miles from California

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Rolla, MO

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 7,080enrollment
  • $14,023net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1173-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

63 miles from California

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Metro Business College Rolla
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Rolla, MO
 

Metro Business College Rolla

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 32enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from California

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Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College
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Lexington, MO
 

Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 704enrollment
  • $19,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from California

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $18,926net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 928-1148SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

85 miles from California

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FAQ's

The closest community college is State Fair Community College and is 38.3 miles from California. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at State Fair Community College are $3,624 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

State Fair Community 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.