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Costa Mesa Colleges

Costa Mesa Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Costa Mesa

There are at least 7 colleges in Costa Mesa, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 27,912 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,994 full-time students, and a reported 1,074 dorm rooms.

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

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, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master
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Costa Mesa Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: massage therapy, health professions, medical secretary, medical records admin, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 477 students, 475 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

James Albert School of Cosmetology
281 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, California 92627-3831

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 117 students, 100 full-time equivalent.
  • 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, radiographer, biology, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, interior design, audiology and speech pathology, culinary arts.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 24,424 students, 14,970 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, cardiovascular tech, physical therapist assistant, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 282 students, 282 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. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 358 students, 284 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, education, pastoral counseling, sociology, digital communications, clinical psychology, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,254 students, 1,883 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,074 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 420-550.
  • 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Fountain Valley Colleges254,9789,581 
Huntington Beach Colleges3189,59413,531 
Irvine Colleges7143,07239,53411,706
Newport Beach Colleges170,032468 
Santa Ana Colleges8337,97734,308 
Westminster Colleges188,207178 

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