Colleges Near San Clemente

Colleges and universities near me in the San Clemente, California area

There are 87 colleges within 50 miles of San Clemente enrolling a total of 712,985 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 63,522, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from San Clemente. The nearest college is Saddleback College in Mission Viejo at a distance of 7.7 miles from San Clemente. Driving time to these schools from San Clemente should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Claremont McKenna College in Claremont which is ranked #18 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California San Diego enrolling 42,006 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 San Clemente.
San Clemente, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Grace Mission University
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Fullerton, CA
 

Grace Mission University

Private 4 Year

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  • 342enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from San Clemente

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California State University Long Beach
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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

37 miles from San Clemente

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California Arts University
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Fullerton, California
 

California Arts University

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from San Clemente

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Biola University
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La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,387enrollment
  • $31,522net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1365SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

39 miles from San Clemente

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Riverside City College
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Riverside, CA

Riverside City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,147enrollment
  • $6,428net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 20

38 miles from San Clemente

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Moreno Valley College
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Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,095enrollment
  • $6,335net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from San Clemente

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University of California Riverside
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Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,809enrollment
  • $14,487net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

40 miles from San Clemente

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Long Beach City College
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Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 22,402enrollment
  • $6,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

40 miles from San Clemente

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Sage College
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Moreno Valley, CA
 

Sage College

Private 2 Year

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  • 406enrollment
  • $9,158net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
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39 miles from San Clemente

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Cerritos College
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Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,469enrollment
  • $3,812net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from San Clemente

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American University of Health Sciences
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Signal Hill, CA
 

American University of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 510enrollment
  • $25,913net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

40 miles from San Clemente

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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
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Santa Fe Springs, California
 

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

Private 4 Year

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  • 215enrollment
  • $9,589net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from San Clemente

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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

43 miles from San Clemente

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West Coast University Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

West Coast University Ontario

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,579enrollment
  • $42,293net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from San Clemente

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DeVry University California
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Pomona, California
 

DeVry University California

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

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

44 miles from San Clemente

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Mt. San Antonio College
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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

43 miles from San Clemente

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Whittier College
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Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,192enrollment
  • $28,368net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

44 miles from San Clemente

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Platt College Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

Platt College Ontario

Private 4 Year

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  • 442enrollment
  • $24,873net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from San Clemente

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Saddleback College and is 7.7 miles from San Clemente. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Saddleback College are $1,150 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Saddleback 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.