Colleges Near Ridgecrest

Colleges and universities near me in the Ridgecrest, California area

There 205 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 1,651,325 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 27,616, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ridgecrest. Driving time to these schools from Ridgecrest should be less than 4 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 Ridgecrest.
Ridgecrest, CA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Cerro Coso Community College
C
Ridgecrest, CA
 

Cerro Coso Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,919enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

4 miles from Ridgecrest

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Barstow Community College
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Barstow, CA
 

Barstow Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,884enrollment
  • $9,948net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Ridgecrest

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Antelope Valley College
A
Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,840enrollment
  • $3,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Ridgecrest

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Bakersfield College
B
Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 26,873enrollment
  • $8,878net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Ridgecrest

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Porterville College
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Porterville, CA
 

Porterville College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,113enrollment
  • $7,268net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Ridgecrest

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San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Bakersfield

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 831enrollment
  • $21,517net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Ridgecrest

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Santa Barbara Business College Bakersfield
S
Bakersfield, CA
 

Santa Barbara Business College Bakersfield

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Ridgecrest

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California State University Bakersfield
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C
Bakersfield, CA

California State University Bakersfield

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,613enrollment
  • $7,521net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

83 miles from Ridgecrest

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Victor Valley College
V
Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,648enrollment
  • $13,390net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Ridgecrest

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San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia
S
Hesperia, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

85 miles from Ridgecrest

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California Institute of the Arts
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C
Valencia, CA

California Institute of the Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jan 5

99 miles from Ridgecrest

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College of the Canyons
C
Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

99 miles from Ridgecrest

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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

99 miles from Ridgecrest

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Los Angeles Mission College
L
Sylmar, CA
 

Los Angeles Mission College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,283enrollment
  • $13,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Ridgecrest

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California State University San Bernardino
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C
San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

102 miles from Ridgecrest

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Chaffey College
C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 19,238enrollment
  • $14,778net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

102 miles from Ridgecrest

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Citrus College
C
Glendora, CA

Citrus College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,975enrollment
  • $5,493net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

104 miles from Ridgecrest

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Art Center College of Design
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Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $53,617net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

105 miles from Ridgecrest

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Cerro Coso Community College and is 4.2 miles from Ridgecrest. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cerro Coso Community College are $1,384 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Cerro Coso 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.