San Fernando Valley, California (CA) Colleges and Universities

The San Fernando Valley is an urbanized valley in Southern California, and more than half the city of Los Angeles is located in this area. California State University - Northridge, Glendale Community College and the University of Southern California are just a few of the institutions within a 25-mile radius of the San Fernando Valley.

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Overview of Colleges and Universities in the San Fernando Valley in California

California State University - Northridge

California State University - Northridge is a 4-year, public institution comprised of nine different colleges. The university offers 64 bachelor's degree, 52 master's degree and 55 teaching credential programs. Its 356-acre campus offers numerous extracurricular activities, including over 250 student clubs and organizations. The intercollegiate sports teams are members of the NCAA and Big Sky Conference. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredit California State University - Northridge.

Contact Information

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

Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College (GCC) is a 2-year, public institution located in the southern San Fernando Valley area. Its 100-acre campus includes 15 buildings and offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs. Popular associate's degree programs include animation, business administration, nursing and child development. It also offers numerous certificate programs, such as architectural drafting and design, bookkeeping and medical transcription. Glendale Community College prides itself on its flexible methods of course delivery, providing online, evening and hybrid courses.

Contact Information

Address: 1500 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208
Phone Number: (818) 240-1000

University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California

Located in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the University of Southern California (USC) is a leading private research university. The University of Southern California has two campuses, the USC University Park and USC Health Sciences, which house the USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, USC Graduate School and 17 professional schools. Students can choose from 102 bachelor's, 156 master's and four doctoral degree programs. Numerous professional degree programs are also available in medicine, dental surgery, pharmacy and law.

Contact Information

Address: University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone Number: (213) 740-2311

Complete List of Colleges and Universities Near San Fernando Valley, 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
Pasadena City College	26,713	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
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
Los Angeles Mission College	10,908	2-year, Public
Loyola Marymount University	9,011	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Los Angeles Southwest College	7,790	2-year, Public
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles	4,651	4-year, primarily associate's, Private for-profit
Fuller Theological Seminary in California	2,957	4-year, Private not-for-profit