Colleges Near Whittier

Colleges and universities near me in the Whittier, California area

There are 2 colleges in Whittier and 130 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 1,076,773 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 85,331, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Whittier. Driving time to these schools from Whittier 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 Whittier.
Whittier, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Mt. San Antonio College
M
Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College

Public 2 Year

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  • 26,256enrollment
  • $5,528net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Whittier

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Platt College Los Angeles
P
Alhambra, CA
 

Platt College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 667enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Whittier

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Southern California Institute of Technology
S
Anaheim, CA
 

Southern California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 541enrollment
  • $28,699net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Whittier

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El Camino College Compton Center
E
Compton, CA

El Camino College Compton Center

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,082enrollment
  • $4,877net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Whittier

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Mt Sierra College
M
Monrovia, CA

Mt Sierra College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 130enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Whittier

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Trident University International
T
Cypress, CA
 

Trident University International

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,861enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Whittier

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West Coast University Orange County
W
Anaheim, CA
 

West Coast University Orange County

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,475enrollment
  • $27,933net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Whittier

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Azusa Pacific University
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Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $26,666net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

14 miles from Whittier

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California Institute of Technology
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C
Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,401enrollment
  • $20,755net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.97Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

13 miles from Whittier

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona
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Pomona, CA

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,503enrollment
  • $12,480net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

13 miles from Whittier

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California State University Long Beach
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C
Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 38,973enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

14 miles from Whittier

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Haven University
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Garden Grove, California
 

Haven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 80enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Whittier

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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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C
Los Angeles, CA
 

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 777enrollment
  • $27,637net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

13 miles from Whittier

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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

14 miles from Whittier

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DeVry University California
D
Pomona, California
 

DeVry University California

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,039enrollment
  • -net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Whittier

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Pasadena City College
P
Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 21,923enrollment
  • $4,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Whittier

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Southern California Institute of Architecture
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S
Los Angeles, CA

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 507enrollment
  • $19,041net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

13 miles from Whittier

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Azusa Pacific Online University
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Glendora, CA
 

Azusa Pacific Online University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,895enrollment
  • $22,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Whittier

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Rio Hondo College and is 3.7 miles from Whittier. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Rio Hondo College are $1,388 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Rio Hondo 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.