Colleges Near Santa Maria

Colleges and universities near me in the Santa Maria, California area

There are 2 colleges in Santa Maria and 197 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 1,597,552 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 99,553, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Santa Maria. Driving time to these schools from Santa Maria should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Stanford University in Stanford which is ranked #2 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Southern California enrolling 48,945 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 Santa Maria.
Santa Maria, CA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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American Jewish University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Jewish University

Private 4 Year

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  • 108enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

125 miles from Santa Maria

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Los Angeles Valley College
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Valley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 15,037enrollment
  • $11,938net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

126 miles from Santa Maria

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Mount St. Mary's College
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Los Angeles, CA

Mount St. Mary's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,440enrollment
  • $28,717net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

126 miles from Santa Maria

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Reedley College
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Reedley, CA

Reedley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,086enrollment
  • $5,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

128 miles from Santa Maria

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Antelope Valley College
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Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,840enrollment
  • $3,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

129 miles from Santa Maria

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University of California Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

University of California Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in America

  • 46,430enrollment
  • $16,999net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1530SAT range
  • 29-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

129 miles from Santa Maria

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Santa Monica College
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Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 22,375enrollment
  • $6,656net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

129 miles from Santa Maria

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Fresno Pacific University
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Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,032enrollment
  • $15,255net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 970-1240SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

130 miles from Santa Maria

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Woodbury University
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Burbank, CA
 

Woodbury University

Private 4 Year

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  • 943enrollment
  • $32,182net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

130 miles from Santa Maria

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Agape College of Business and Science
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Fresno, California
 

Agape College of Business and Science

Private 4 Year

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  • 37enrollment
  • $17,191net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

130 miles from Santa Maria

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $40,837net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

133 miles from Santa Maria

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Fresno City College
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Fresno, CA

Fresno City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 22,609enrollment
  • $5,041net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

132 miles from Santa Maria

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California Christian College
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Fresno, CA
 

California Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

133 miles from Santa Maria

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West Coast Ultrasound Institute
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Beverly Hills, CA
 

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 1,640enrollment
  • $24,180net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

132 miles from Santa Maria

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Touro College Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Touro College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,249enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

132 miles from Santa Maria

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Loyola Marymount University
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Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,165enrollment
  • $52,815net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

133 miles from Santa Maria

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Musicians Institute
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Hollywood, CA
 

Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 864enrollment
  • $36,976net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

133 miles from Santa Maria

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Otis College of Art and Design
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Los Angeles, CA

Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $48,198net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

134 miles from Santa Maria

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Allan Hancock College and is 1.4 miles from Santa Maria. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Allan Hancock College are $1,146 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Allan Hancock 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.