Colleges Near Costa Mesa

Colleges and universities near me in the Costa Mesa, California area

There are 3 colleges in Costa Mesa and 108 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 927,232 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 109,960, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Costa Mesa. Driving time to these schools from Costa Mesa should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is California Institute of Technology in Pasadena which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern California enrolling 49,318 students. In terms of affordability, Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa.


108 results

Pacific States University
P
Los Angeles, CA
 
Pacific States University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 25enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Costa Mesa

Pasadena City College
P
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 21,192enrollment
  • $5,465net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due May 1

35 miles from Costa Mesa

West Los Angeles College
W
Culver City, CA
West Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,481enrollment
  • $11,568net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

36 miles from Costa Mesa

Los Angeles College of Music
L
Pasadena, CA
 
Los Angeles College of Music

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 251enrollment
  • $37,825net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Costa Mesa

Riverside City College
R
Riverside, CA
Riverside City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,960enrollment
  • $8,280net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

37 miles from Costa Mesa

World Mission University
W
Los Angeles, CA
 
World Mission University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 349enrollment
  • $18,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Costa Mesa

San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cucamonga
S
Rancho Cucamonga, California
 
San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cucamonga

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 802enrollment
  • $22,467net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Costa Mesa

San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cucamonga
S
Rancho Cucamonga, California
 
San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cucamonga

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 802enrollment
  • $22,467net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Costa Mesa

West Coast University Los Angeles
W
North Hollywood, CA
 
West Coast University Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,581enrollment
  • $44,867net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Costa Mesa

Providence Christian College
P
Pasadena, CA
 
Providence Christian College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 123enrollment
  • $26,894net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

37 miles from Costa Mesa

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
A
Los Angeles, CA
 
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 217enrollment
  • $41,975net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

39 miles from Costa Mesa

Art Center College of Design
A
Pasadena, CA
Art Center College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,319enrollment
  • $47,878net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Costa Mesa

Chaffey College
C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Chaffey College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 18,688enrollment
  • $13,765net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Costa Mesa

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
Y
Los Angeles, CA
 
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 142enrollment
  • $12,576net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

38 miles from Costa Mesa

West Coast Ultrasound Institute
W
Beverly Hills, CA
 
West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,389enrollment
  • $25,804net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Costa Mesa

University of California Riverside
C
Riverside, CA
University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,847enrollment
  • $11,948net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

40 miles from Costa Mesa

Glendale Community College
G
Glendale, CA
Glendale Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,398enrollment
  • $5,727net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

39 miles from Costa Mesa

Musicians Institute
M
Hollywood, CA
 
Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 777enrollment
  • $37,768net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Costa Mesa

FAQ's

The closest community college is Orange Coast College and is 0.3 miles from Costa Mesa. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Orange Coast College are $1,198 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Orange Coast 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.