Colleges Near Lake Forest

Colleges and universities near me in the Lake Forest, California area

There are 122 colleges within 50 miles of Lake Forest enrolling a total of 946,637 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 77,264, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lake Forest. The nearest college is University of California Irvine in Irvine at a distance of 5.8 miles from Lake Forest. Driving time to these schools from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest.
Lake Forest, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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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  • 2,620enrollment
  • $45,923net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Lake Forest

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Glendale Community College
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Glendale, CA

Glendale Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,658enrollment
  • $8,849net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Lake Forest

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Loyola Marymount University
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Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,165enrollment
  • $52,815net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Lake Forest

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Otis College of Art and Design
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Los Angeles, CA

Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $48,198net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

47 miles from Lake Forest

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West Los Angeles College
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Culver City, CA

West Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,656enrollment
  • $11,800net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

47 miles from Lake Forest

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Antioch University Los Angeles
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Culver City, CA
 

Antioch University Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 867enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Lake Forest

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

47 miles from Lake Forest

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World Mission University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

World Mission University

Private 4 Year

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  • 424enrollment
  • $18,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Lake Forest

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University of Saint Katherine
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San Marcos, California
 

University of Saint Katherine

Private 4 Year

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  • 232enrollment
  • $28,604net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

47 miles from Lake Forest

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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

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $40,837net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Lake Forest

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Musicians Institute
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Hollywood, CA
 

Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 864enrollment
  • $36,976net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Lake Forest

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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

0 reviews

 

  • 142enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Lake Forest

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West Coast Ultrasound Institute
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Beverly Hills, CA
 

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,640enrollment
  • $24,180net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Lake Forest

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Touro College Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Touro College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,249enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Irvine Valley College and is 6.3 miles from Lake Forest. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Irvine Valley College are $1,150 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Irvine Valley 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.