Colleges Near Surprise

Colleges and universities near me in the Surprise, Arizona area

There 30 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 550,519 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arizona with a population of 117,517, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Surprise. Driving time to these schools from Surprise should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Arizona State University in Tempe which is ranked #389 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Phoenix Online Campus enrolling 252,238 students. In terms of affordability, Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,040 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 Surprise.
Surprise, AZ within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

30 results

South Mountain Community College
S
Phoenix, AZ
 

South Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,706enrollment
  • $11,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Surprise

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Collins College
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Phoenix, Arizona
 

Collins College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 980enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Surprise

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University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus
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Phoenix, Arizona
 

University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,249enrollment
  • $18,743net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Surprise

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Rio Salado College
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Tempe, AZ
 

Rio Salado College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,078enrollment
  • $6,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Surprise

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University of Phoenix Online Campus
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Phoenix, Arizona

University of Phoenix Online Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252,238enrollment
  • $14,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Surprise

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Arizona State University
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A
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

34 miles from Surprise

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Scottsdale Community College
S
Scottsdale, AZ
 

Scottsdale Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,065enrollment
  • $13,627net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Surprise

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University of Advancing Technology
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Tempe, AZ
 

University of Advancing Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $20,164net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

34 miles from Surprise

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Mesa Community College
M
Mesa, AZ

Mesa Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 15,772enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

39 miles from Surprise

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Golf Academy of America Chandler
G
Chandler, AZ
 

Golf Academy of America Chandler

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $23,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Surprise

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International Baptist College
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Chandler, AZ
 

International Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $18,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

43 miles from Surprise

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Chandler/Gilbert Community College
C
Chandler, AZ
 

Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,775enrollment
  • $13,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Surprise

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Estrella Mountain Community College and is 14.6 miles from Surprise. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Estrella Mountain Community College are $2,070 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Estrella Mountain 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.