Santa Paula is a city in California and it is the county seat of Ventura county. Its population is 30,233. There are 19 colleges near Santa Paula, California - 7 public and 12 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 18 colleges are in 30 miles from Santa Paula. 17 schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 65,330 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $23,711 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 71.48% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,290.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Aquinas College 5.4 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,200 | Not Offered | 566 | 11 to 1 |
| Ventura County Community College System Office 9.2 miles from Santa Paula |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Ventura College 10.5 miles from Santa Paula |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,615 ($1,426) | Not Offered | 12,222 | 29 to 1 |
| Ventura Adult and Continuing Education 10.8 miles from Santa Paula |
Public less than 2-years |
$7,050 | Not Offered | 74 | 4 to 1 |
| The Colleges of Law at Ventura 11.4 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 288 | - |
| Modern Beauty Academy 12.6 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,200 | Not Offered | 90 | 15 to 1 |
| CET-Oxnard 12.6 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (not-for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,249 | Not Offered | 95 | 24 to 1 |
| California State University-Channel Islands 13.2 miles from Santa Paula |
Public four-years |
$19,759 ($7,159) | $18,763 ($8,683) | 5,592 | 16 to 1 |
| Lu Ross Academy 13.8 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,750 | Not Offered | 229 | 20 to 1 |
| Oxnard College 13.8 miles from Santa Paula |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,615 ($1,426) | Not Offered | 7,361 | 28 to 1 |
| Moorpark College 13.9 miles from Santa Paula |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,615 ($1,426) | Not Offered | 14,583 | 31 to 1 |
| California Lutheran University 14.0 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$52,560 | $22,046 | 3,351 | 13 to 1 |
| Lionel University 23.9 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$15,265 | $13,480 | 403 | 24 to 1 |
| Valley College of Medical Careers 28.0 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$15,550 | Not Offered | 57 | 15 to 1 |
| California Career College 28.8 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$71,000 | Not Offered | 190 | 7 to 1 |
| College of the Canyons 28.8 miles from Santa Paula |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,958 ($1,166) | Not Offered | 18,075 | 25 to 1 |
| California Institute of the Arts 28.9 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$58,996 | $58,996 | 1,277 | 7 to 1 |
| Pacifica Graduate Institute 29.5 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $29,200 | 833 | - |
| Flair Beauty College 30.0 miles from Santa Paula |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,500 | Not Offered | 44 | 20 to 1 |
