Colleges Near Northwest Santa Ana, California
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Northwest Santa Ana? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 5 miles of Northwest Santa Ana.
There are at least 12 colleges serving the area, including 7 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 1 community college offering 2-year degrees.
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Northwest Santa Ana Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Northwest Santa Ana have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 7,988 doctorates at colleges and universities near Northwest Santa Ana. That was an increase of 20% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Northwest Santa Ana
There are at least 7 schools offering degrees near Northwest Santa Ana, and 7 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 14,906 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 6,599 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,454 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Northwest Santa Ana area. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Coast University-Orange County is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at West Coast University-Orange County. In 2022, 1,019 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 483 master's degrees, and 23 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,971
Completions By Degree
1,525
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Daybreak University is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Daybreak University. In 2022, 11 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
13
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Anaheim is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Anaheim. In 2022, 43 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 42 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
85
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chapman University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chapman University. In 2022, 2,104 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 603 master's degrees, and 357 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,469
Completions By Degree
3,064
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trinity Law School is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Trinity Law School. In 2022, 46 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
86
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Haven University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Haven University. In 2022, 5 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 bachelor's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
22
Completions By Degree
6
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges Near Northwest Santa Ana
There is 1 community college near Northwest Santa Ana where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 20,846 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges near Northwest Santa Ana, and about 2,577 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Santa Ana College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
20,846
Completions By Degree
2,577
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges Near Northwest Santa Ana
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Northwest Santa Ana? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Northwest Santa Ana-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $25,753. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near Northwest Santa Ana is $22,889, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Northwest Santa Ana
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Northwest Santa Ana is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Northwest Santa Ana here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Haven University
- Chapman University
- Trinity Law School
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Anaheim
- Santa Ana College
- West Coast University-Orange County