Monterey is a city in California and its population is 28,178. There are 12 colleges near Monterey, California - 6 public and 6 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 10 colleges are in 30 miles from Monterey. 10 schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 59,832 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $21,209 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Peninsula College In Monterey |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,532 ($1,188) | Not Offered | 7,173 | 23 to 1 |
| Naval Postgraduate School In Monterey |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | - | 2,441 | - |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey In Monterey |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$48,654 | $48,654 | 526 | 1 to 1 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay 6.3 miles from Monterey |
Public four-years |
$20,379 ($7,779) | $19,383 ($9,303) | 7,713 | 24 to 1 |
| Hartnell College 13.2 miles from Monterey |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,398 ($1,404) | Not Offered | 11,273 | 22 to 1 |
| Waynes College of Beauty 14.7 miles from Monterey |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,075 | Not Offered | 46 | 15 to 1 |
| Central Coast College 14.9 miles from Monterey |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$18,614 | Not Offered | 631 | 30 to 1 |
| CET-Salinas 15.0 miles from Monterey |
Private (not-for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,249 | Not Offered | 171 | 21 to 1 |
| CET-Watsonville 24.3 miles from Monterey |
Private (not-for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,249 | Not Offered | 142 | 24 to 1 |
| Five Branches University 26.6 miles from Monterey |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $19,675 | 321 | - |
| Cabrillo College 27.6 miles from Monterey |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,862 ($1,270) | Not Offered | 9,457 | 20 to 1 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz 29.6 miles from Monterey |
Public four-years |
$46,923 ($15,035) | $30,512 ($15,410) | 19,938 | 22 to 1 |
