How many colleges are near San Diego?

We list 18 colleges within about 75 miles of San Diego, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What's the most selective college near San Diego?

Among nearby schools, UC San Diego is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Colleges Near San Diego: Acceptance Rates & Distance — AdmitQuant

Colleges near San Diego

18 selective colleges within ~75 miles of San Diego, closest first — with acceptance rates, score ranges, and net price (College Scorecard / IPEDS). Model your real odds at each.

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College	Distance	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75
San Diego City College	0 mi	San Diego, CA	—	—
University of San Diego	4 mi	San Diego, CA	52%	—
California Institute of Arts & Technology	5 mi	National City, CA	—	—
Point Loma Nazarene University	5 mi	San Diego, CA	84%	1175–1365

Quick answers

How many colleges are near San Diego?: We list 18 colleges within about 75 miles of San Diego, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What's the most selective college near San Diego?: Among nearby schools, UC San Diego is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Distances are straight-line from the city center to each campus, computed from public coordinates; figures are estimates. Not a guarantee.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.