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Torrance Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Torrance

There are at least 4 colleges in Torrance, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 23,895 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,997 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Torrance; see particularly Inglewood colleges.

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

Torrance QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

ITT Technical Institute
Torrance, California

With over 90 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Westwood College
Torrance, California

Established over 50 years ago, Westwood College provides practical courses and programs leading to skills and credentials its graduates can directly utilize in their careers.

  • Programs: Communication, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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Torrance Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, California 90506

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, legal assistant, child development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 23,895 students, 12,997 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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
1000 W Carson Box 27 PO Box 2910
Torrance, California 90509-2910

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Carson Colleges189,73012,357537
Gardena Colleges257,746555 
Hawthorne Colleges284,11265 
Inglewood Colleges4112,580917 
Rancho Palos Verdes Colleges141,145726420
Redondo Beach Colleges163,26120 

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