Colleges Near Arcata

Colleges and universities near me in the Arcata, California area

There 23 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 100,290 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 17,231, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Arcata. Driving time to these schools from Arcata should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon which is ranked #453 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is California State University Chico enrolling 15,702 students. In terms of affordability, College of the Redwoods in Eureka 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 Arcata.


23 results

Humboldt State University
H
Arcata, CA
Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 5,908enrollment
  • $15,015net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

1 miles from Arcata

Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre
D
Blue Lake, CA
 
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $21,610net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Arcata

College of the Redwoods
R
Eureka, CA
College of the Redwoods

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,686enrollment
  • $7,475net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Arcata

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
S
Redding, CA
 
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 39enrollment
  • $2,781net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

94 miles from Arcata

Shasta College
S
Redding, CA
 
Shasta College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,075enrollment
  • $7,646net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Arcata

Simpson University
S
Redding, CA
 
Simpson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 993enrollment
  • $23,012net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1185SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

93 miles from Arcata

College of the Siskiyous
S
Weed, CA
 
College of the Siskiyous

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,329enrollment
  • $9,455net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

96 miles from Arcata

Rogue Community College
R
Grants Pass, OR
 
Rogue Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,438enrollment
  • $8,314net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

113 miles from Arcata

Southern Oregon University
S
Ashland, OR
Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,179enrollment
  • $10,806net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

116 miles from Arcata

Mendocino College
M
Ukiah, CA
 
Mendocino College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,269enrollment
  • $10,126net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due May 1

124 miles from Arcata

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA
California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,702enrollment
  • $16,109net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

141 miles from Arcata

Butte College
B
Oroville, CA
Butte College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,470enrollment
  • $9,396net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

153 miles from Arcata

Oregon Institute of Technology
O
Klamath Falls, OR
 
Oregon Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 4,910enrollment
  • $16,702net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1066-1300SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

153 miles from Arcata

Klamath Community College
K
Klamath Falls, OR
 
Klamath Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,245enrollment
  • $7,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

154 miles from Arcata

Umpqua Community College
U
Roseburg, OR
 
Umpqua Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,943enrollment
  • $9,362net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

172 miles from Arcata

Feather River Community College District
F
Quincy, CA
 
Feather River Community College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,354enrollment
  • $12,915net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

175 miles from Arcata

Southwestern Oregon Community College
S
Coos Bay, OR
 
Southwestern Oregon Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,490enrollment
  • $9,030net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Arcata

Pacific Union College
P
Angwin, CA
Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 829enrollment
  • $23,163net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

180 miles from Arcata

FAQ's

The closest community college is College of the Redwoods and is 13.1 miles from Arcata. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at College of the Redwoods are $1,147 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

College of the Redwoods 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.