Colleges Near Arcata

Colleges and universities near me in the Arcata, California area

There 24 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 100,528 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 #481 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Santa Rosa Junior College enrolling 15,552 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.
Arcata, CA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

24 results

Pacific Union College
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Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

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  • 870enrollment
  • $21,841net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

180 miles from Arcata

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Yuba College
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Marysville, CA
 

Yuba College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,401enrollment
  • $5,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

180 miles from Arcata

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Santa Rosa Junior College
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Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 15,552enrollment
  • $10,261net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

181 miles from Arcata

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Lassen Community College
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Susanville, CA
 

Lassen Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,694enrollment
  • $11,348net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

183 miles from Arcata

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,637enrollment
  • $15,507net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

190 miles from Arcata

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Woodland Community College
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Woodland, CA
 

Woodland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,441enrollment
  • $6,687net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 miles from Arcata

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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.