Colleges Near Santa Clara

Colleges and universities near me in the Santa Clara, California area

There are 2 colleges in Santa Clara and 55 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 395,639 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 116,468, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Santa Clara. Driving time to these schools from Santa Clara should be less than 1 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 University of California Berkeley enrolling 45,307 students. In terms of affordability, Ohlone Community College in Fremont 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 Santa Clara.
Santa Clara, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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California State University Monterey Bay
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California State University Monterey Bay

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#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,045enrollment
  • $11,435net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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The closest community college is Mission College and is 2 miles from Santa Clara. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mission College are $1,480 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mission 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.