Salinas is a city in California and it is the county seat of Monterey county. Its population is 190,972. There are 6 colleges near Salinas, California - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Salinas. 5 schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 44,140 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $12,684 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartnell College In Salinas |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,398 ($1,404) | Not Offered | 11,273 | 22 to 1 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay 9.5 miles from Salinas |
Public four-years |
$20,379 ($7,779) | $19,383 ($9,303) | 7,713 | 24 to 1 |
| Naval Postgraduate School 14.9 miles from Salinas |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | - | 2,441 | - |
| Monterey Peninsula College 15.6 miles from Salinas |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,532 ($1,188) | Not Offered | 7,173 | 23 to 1 |
| Gavilan College 20.0 miles from Salinas |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,249 ($1,508) | Not Offered | 6,083 | 27 to 1 |
| Cabrillo College 26.4 miles from Salinas |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,862 ($1,270) | Not Offered | 9,457 | 20 to 1 |
