Costa Mesa Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Costa Mesa Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Costa Mesa, California

There are at least 7 colleges in Costa Mesa, listed and described below. These schools represent 27,912 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 18,717 full-time students, and a reported 1,084 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Costa Mesa; see particularly Irvine, and Santa Ana colleges.

The largest schools here include Orange Coast College and Vanguard University of Southern California.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa.

Featured Colleges in Costa Mesa (QuickSchools™)

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University of Phoenix
Costa Mesa, California

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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Costa Mesa Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Career Networks Institute
3420 Bristol Street Suite 209
Costa Mesa, California 92626-0000

Programs: licensed practical nurse, massage therapy, surgical tech, athletic trainer, medical records admin, health professions, medical secretary, medical assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 477 students, 583 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

James Albert School of Cosmetology Costa Mesa
1835 Newport Blvd Ste A102
Costa Mesa, California 92627-3831

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 117 students, 39 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, California 92628-5005

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business, psychology, biological and physical sciences, architectural tech, culinary arts, chemistry, business management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 24,424 students, 15,507 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Pacific College
3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, California 92626

Programs: licensed practical nurse, physical therapist assistant, cardiovascular tech, massage therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 282 students, 219 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
1534 Adams Ave
Costa Mesa, California 92626

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 358 students, 447 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Costa Mesa with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, California 92626

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, education, sociology, pastoral counseling, history, communication studies, clinical psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,254 students, 1,922 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,084 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 420-530.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Fountain Valley Colleges	2	54,978	9,581
Huntington Beach Colleges	5	189,594	13,531
Irvine Colleges	8	143,072	39,284	11,592
Newport Beach Colleges	1	70,032	468
Santa Ana Colleges	7	337,977	33,742
Westminster Colleges	1	88,207	178

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