Colleges Near Santa Cruz

Colleges and universities near me in the Santa Cruz, Arizona area

There are 31 colleges within 50 miles of Santa Cruz enrolling a total of 555,171 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Arizona with a population of 37, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Santa Cruz. The nearest college is South Mountain Community College in Phoenix at a distance of 11.8 miles from Santa Cruz. Driving time to these schools from Santa Cruz should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Arizona State University in Tempe which is ranked #389 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Phoenix Online Campus enrolling 252,238 students. In terms of affordability, Central Arizona College in Coolidge offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,500 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 Cruz.
Santa Cruz, AZ within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

31 results

South Mountain Community College
S
Phoenix, AZ
 

South Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,706enrollment
  • $11,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Santa Cruz

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Collins College
C
Phoenix, Arizona
 

Collins College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 980enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Santa Cruz

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University of Advancing Technology
A
Tempe, AZ
 

University of Advancing Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $20,164net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

15 miles from Santa Cruz

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University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus
P
Phoenix, Arizona
 

University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,249enrollment
  • $18,743net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Santa Cruz

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Rio Salado College
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Tempe, AZ
 

Rio Salado College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,078enrollment
  • $6,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Santa Cruz

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University of Phoenix Online Campus
P
Phoenix, Arizona

University of Phoenix Online Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252,238enrollment
  • $14,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Santa Cruz

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International Baptist College
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Chandler, AZ
 

International Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $18,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

16 miles from Santa Cruz

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Fortis College Phoenix
F
Phoenix, AZ
 

Fortis College Phoenix

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Santa Cruz

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Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

18 miles from Santa Cruz

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GateWay Community College
G
Phoenix, AZ
 

GateWay Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,699enrollment
  • $12,786net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Santa Cruz

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Phoenix College
P
Phoenix, AZ
 

Phoenix College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,649enrollment
  • $11,555net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Santa Cruz

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Grand Canyon University
G
Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University

Private 4 Year

12 reviews

 

  • 101,816enrollment
  • $21,939net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Santa Cruz

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Mesa Community College
M
Mesa, AZ

Mesa Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 15,772enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

20 miles from Santa Cruz

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Estrella Mountain Community College
E
Avondale, AZ
 

Estrella Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,620enrollment
  • $11,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Santa Cruz

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Golf Academy of America Chandler
G
Chandler, AZ
 

Golf Academy of America Chandler

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $23,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Santa Cruz

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Chandler/Gilbert Community College
C
Chandler, AZ
 

Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,775enrollment
  • $13,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Santa Cruz

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National Paralegal College
N
Phoenix, AZ
 

National Paralegal College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 486enrollment
  • $13,635net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Santa Cruz

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Arizona College of Allied Health
A
Glendale, AZ
 

Arizona College of Allied Health

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,177enrollment
  • $28,726net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Santa Cruz

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FAQ's

The closest community college is South Mountain Community College and is 11.8 miles from Santa Cruz. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at South Mountain Community College are $2,070 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

South Mountain 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.