Glendale, California (CA) Colleges and Universities

Glendale, California, is a large city located in the greater Los Angeles area in southern California. The three largest colleges and universities located near Glendale are the University of California - Los Angeles, California State University - Northridge and East Los Angeles College.

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List of Colleges and Universities Near Glendale, California

University of California - Los Angeles

The University of California - Los Angeles, which is located approximately ten miles west of Glendale, ranks in the top ten for institutions that receive federal funds for scientific research, according to The National Science Foundation. The university offers over 300 academic programs, including 200 master's and doctoral programs. Five alumni from the university have been awarded the Nobel Prize, as have five faculty members. Additionally, ten faculty members have been honored as National Medal of Science winners, and three have won Pulitzer Prizes.

Contact Information

Address: 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone Number: (310) 825-4321

California State University - Northridge

Located approximately ten miles northwest of Glendale, California State University - Northridge is one of the largest single-campus universities in the United States. The university has nine colleges and is situated on a 356-acre campus in the San Fernando Valley. Over 60 bachelor's degrees, 52 master's and 55 teaching credential programs are available at California State University - Northridge. Among the many awards won by faculty members are eight Guggenheim Fellowships and 66 Fulbright Awards.

Contact Information

Address: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
Phone Number: (818) 677-1200

East Los Angeles College

East Los Angeles college is a 2-year school offering certificate and associate degree programs. Located approximately ten miles southeast of Glendale and ten miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the campus sits in the suburban community of Monterey Park. The college features several large sports complexes, including a 20,000-seat stadium and a 1,500-seat indoor swimming facility. Popular academic programs include nursing, criminal justice and child development.

Contact Information

Address: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone Number: (323) 265-8650

Complete List of Colleges and Universities Near Glendale, California

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
University of California - Los Angeles	38,220	4-year, Public
California State University - Northridge	36,208	4-year, Public
East Los Angeles College	34,065	2-year, Public
University of Southern California	33,747	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Santa Monica College	31,404	2-year, Public
El Camino Community College District	27,098	2-year, Public
Pasadena City College	26,713	2-year, Public
Cerritos College	23,236	2-year, Public
Los Angeles Pierce College	22,434	2-year, Public
College of the Canyons	21,010	2-year, Public
California State University - Los Angeles	20,743	4-year, Public
Rio Hondo College	20,609	2-year, Public
Los Angeles City College	19,672	2-year, Public
Los Angeles Valley College	19,542	2-year, Public
Los Angeles Trade Technical College	17,487	2-year, Public
Glendale Community College	16,166	2-year, Public
Abram Friedman Occupational Center	14,127	< 2-year, Public
West Los Angeles College	13,022	2-year, Public
California State University - Dominguez Hills	12,851	4-year, Public
Los Angeles Mission College	10,908	2-year, Public