Colleges Near Merced

Colleges and universities near me in the Merced, California area

There are 2 colleges in Merced and 60 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 442,209 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 78,958, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merced. Driving time to these schools from Merced should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Stanford University in Stanford which is ranked #2 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is San Jose State University enrolling 35,751 students. In terms of affordability, Merced College in Merced 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 Merced.
Merced, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Diablo Valley College
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Pleasant Hill, CA
 

Diablo Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,097enrollment
  • $7,398net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Merced

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Merritt College
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Oakland, CA
 

Merritt College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,514enrollment
  • $17,108net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Merced

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Oakland, CA
 

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 662enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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98 miles from Merced

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Holy Names University
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Oakland, CA

Holy Names University

Private 4 Year

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  • 959enrollment
  • $23,065net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

100 miles from Merced

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Mills College
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Oakland, CA

Mills College

Private 4 Year

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  • 817enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1378-1413SAT range
  • 30-31ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

99 miles from Merced

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San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cordova
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Rancho Cordova, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cordova

Private 2 Year

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  • 189enrollment
  • $23,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Merced

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Merced College and is 2.1 miles from Merced. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Merced College are $1,194 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Merced 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.