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Colleges in and near La Puente

Rio Hondo College is 4.6 miles from La Puente

No college sits inside La Puente’s boundary, but Rio Hondo College’s campus in Whittier, with 12,523 students on campus, is 4.6 miles from the center of town. About 7% of La Puente’s residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California (8%).

Rio Hondo College

From the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard, June 2026; IPEDS fall 2023 enrollment) and the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 2020–24. Straight-line distances from the center of La Puente. Colleges are described, not graded.

Within 15 miles
53
243,248 students on campus
Nearest college
2.8 mi
North-West College-West Covina
Residents in college
7%
About the same as CA (8%)
Nearest community college
4.6 mi
Rio Hondo College · $1,388 tuition
Nearest public university
4.6 mi
Rio Hondo College · $1,388 in-state
Median household income
$87K
prices below start here

What stands out about college from La Puente

Facts about the town and its distance to campus; each college’s own figures follow.

A community college 4.6 miles awayRio Hondo College has 12,523 students on campus in Whittier, 25% of whom graduate within six years.In-state price at Rio Hondo CollegeLiving in California, Rio Hondo College charges $1,388 in tuition and fees; from out of state, $9,884. State residency rules decide which a new arrival pays.Students are 7% of residentsAbout the same as California (8%). The Census counts anyone enrolled, including part-time and online students.
Every college

Colleges within 15 miles of La Puente

41 private colleges within 15 miles, three public colleges within 12.5 miles, and nine community colleges.

5 mi10 mi15 miCalifornia State University-FullertonCalifornia State University-Los AngelesLa Puente
University or collegeCommunity college
North-West College-West CovinaUniversity or college · For-profit · 635 on campus · 2.8 mi · West Covina$30knet price68%graduate$38kearningsEarnings are reported for all 2 campuses that file with it.Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSONUniversity or college · For-profit · 218 on campus · 2.8 mi · West Covina$45knet price$41kearningsEarnings are reported for all 5 campuses that file with it.Premiere Career CollegeUniversity or college · For-profit · 106 on campus · 3.9 mi · Irwindale$25knet price52%graduate$41kearningsInterCoast Colleges-West CovinaUniversity or college · For-profit · 118 on campus · 4.3 mi · West Covina · mostly online$28knet price97%graduate$36kearnings77% of its students study only online; price, graduation and earnings count them too.Earnings are reported for all 4 campuses that file with it.Rio Hondo CollegeCommunity college · Public · 12,523 on campus · 4.6 mi · Whittier$14knet price25%graduate$45kearningsTuition and fees: $1,388 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Whittier CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 859 on campus · 5.8 mi · Whittier81%admitted$26knet price60%graduate$59kearningsMt San Antonio CollegeCommunity college · Public · 21,946 on campus · 6.3 mi · Walnut$6knet price45%graduate$46kearningsTuition and fees: $1,364 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.ATI College-WhittierUniversity or college · For-profit · 125 on campus · 6.4 mi · Whitter$20knet price72%graduate$39kearningsUniversity of the WestUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 145 on campus · 7.4 mi · Rosemead100%admitted$7knet price38%graduateSouthern California University of Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 957 on campus · 7.7 mi · Whittier · mostly online$46knet price50%graduate$71kearnings52% of its students study only online; price, graduation and earnings count them too.California State Polytechnic University-PomonaUniversity or college · Public · 25,991 on campus · 7.8 mi · Pomona75%admitted$12knet price68%graduate$72kearningsAzusa Pacific UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 5,836 on campus · 7.8 mi · Azusa88%admitted$22knet price62%graduate$67kearningsCitrus CollegeCommunity college · Public · 6,995 on campus · 8.1 mi · Glendora$4knet price41%graduate$42kearningsTuition and fees: $1,204 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Life Pacific UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 359 on campus · 8.5 mi · San Dimas96%admitted$21knet price40%graduate$43kearningsBiola UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 4,288 on campus · 9.3 mi · La Mirada74%admitted$31knet price68%graduate$57kearningsMarshall B Ketchum UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 679 on campus · 10.6 mi · FullertonGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Fullerton CollegeCommunity college · Public · 12,859 on campus · 11 mi · Fullerton$6knet price34%graduate$43kearningsTuition and fees: $1,150 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.California State University-FullertonUniversity or college · Public · 38,210 on campus · 11.1 mi · Fullerton91%admitted$7knet price70%graduate$63kearningsEast Los Angeles CollegeCommunity college · Public · 17,853 on campus · 11.2 mi · Monterey Park$11knet price37%graduate$42kearningsTuition and fees: $1,238 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Grace Mission UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 121 on campus · 11.3 mi · Fullerton100%graduateUniversity of La VerneUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 4,321 on campus · 11.4 mi · La Verne71%admitted$20knet price63%graduate$65kearningsHope International UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 656 on campus · 11.4 mi · Fullerton33%admitted$29knet price49%graduate$50kearningsAlhambra Medical UniversityUniversity or college · For-profit · 144 on campus · 11.6 mi · AlhambraPlatt College-Los AngelesUniversity or college · For-profit · 405 on campus · 11.7 mi · Alhambra$28knet price63%graduate$41kearningsEarnings are reported for all 4 campuses that file with it.California Institute of Advanced ManagementUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 163 on campus · 11.8 mi · AlhambraGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Western University of Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 3,621 on campus · 12 mi · PomonaGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Pasadena City CollegeCommunity college · Public · 17,485 on campus · 12.2 mi · Pasadena$4knet price48%graduate$44kearningsTuition and fees: $1,180 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.California Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 2,463 on campus · 12.2 mi · Pasadena3%admitted$16knet price94%graduate$129kearningsCalifornia State University-Los AngelesUniversity or college · Public · 23,850 on campus · 12.5 mi · Los Angeles91%admitted$4knet price53%graduate$59kearningsAmerican Career College-AnaheimUniversity or college · For-profit · 1,643 on campus · 12.6 mi · Anaheim$31knet price70%graduate$38kearningsEarnings are reported for all 2 campuses that file with it.South Baylo UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 234 on campus · 12.7 mi · AnaheimGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Cerritos CollegeCommunity college · Public · 13,757 on campus · 12.9 mi · Norwalk$2knet price31%graduate$41kearningsTuition and fees: $1,364 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Bethesda UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 248 on campus · 13.1 mi · Anaheim$11knet price11%graduateInstitute of Culinary EducationUniversity or college · For-profit · 357 on campus · 13.2 mi · Pasadena77%graduate$48kearningsEarnings are reported for all 2 campuses that file with it.Fuller Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 770 on campus · 13.3 mi · Pasadena · mostly online60% of its students study only online; price, graduation and earnings count them too.Graduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.North-West College-AnaheimUniversity or college · For-profit · 455 on campus · 13.3 mi · Anaheim$29knet price60%graduate$40kearningsEarnings are reported for all 4 campuses that file with it.Southern California Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · For-profit · 536 on campus · 13.4 mi · Anaheim74%admitted$33knet price74%graduate$54kearningsProvidence Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 147 on campus · 13.4 mi · Pasadena100%admitted$25knet price20%graduate$46kearningsLos Angeles College of MusicUniversity or college · For-profit · 279 on campus · 13.5 mi · Pasadena88%admitted$44knet price41%graduate$32kearningsPCI CollegeUniversity or college · For-profit · 163 on campus · 13.7 mi · Cerritos$27knet price68%graduate$36kearningsKeck Graduate InstituteUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 541 on campus · 13.9 mi · ClaremontGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Integrity College of HealthUniversity or college · For-profit · 154 on campus · 14 mi · Pasadena$15knet price0%graduateSaybrook UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 705 on campus · 14.1 mi · PasadenaGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Pacific Oaks CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 405 on campus · 14.1 mi · Pasadena · mostly online34%admitted$52kearnings61% of its students study only online; price, graduation and earnings count them too.Pomona CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,664 on campus · 14.5 mi · Claremont7%admitted$19knet price93%graduate$78kearningsCypress CollegeCommunity college · Public · 10,494 on campus · 14.6 mi · Cypress$5knet price37%graduate$44kearningsTuition and fees: $1,150 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Claremont Graduate UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,524 on campus · 14.6 mi · Claremont$64kearningsGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Claremont McKenna CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,384 on campus · 14.7 mi · Claremont10%admitted$29knet price91%graduate$105kearningsScripps CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,103 on campus · 14.8 mi · Claremont38%admitted$36knet price83%graduate$78kearningsHarvey Mudd CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 949 on campus · 14.9 mi · Claremont13%admitted$36knet price92%graduate$139kearningsHealthcare Career CollegeUniversity or college · For-profit · 381 on campus · 14.9 mi · Paramount$14knet price71%graduate$33kearningsLos Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied HealthCommunity college · Public · 220 on campus · 14.9 mi · Los Angeles$115kearningsPitzer CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,204 on campus · 15 mi · Claremont25%admitted$34knet price83%graduate$70kearnings

Degree-granting colleges with 100 or more students on campus (fall 2023 enrollment, minus students who study only online). Admitted: share of applicants offered a place. Net price: the average a year after grants, for students on federal aid. Graduate: within 6 years (4-year colleges) or 3 (2-year). Earnings: median, 10 years after starting.

What it costs

What would your family pay?

The average a year after grants, for families on federal aid, at the colleges within 15 miles. Pick your family’s income.

Family income

Starts at $75–110k, where La Puente’s median household income ($86,602) falls.

Cerritos College12.9 mi · Norwalk · sticker $10,236 · tuition $1,364$6,599a year
California State University-Los Angeles12.5 mi · Los Angeles · sticker $18,403$7,355a year
California State University-Fullerton11.1 mi · Fullerton · sticker $18,269$8,930a year
Citrus College8.1 mi · Glendora · sticker $13,699 · tuition $1,204$9,029a year
Pasadena City College12.2 mi · Pasadena · sticker $13,677 · tuition $1,180$9,136a year
Cypress College14.6 mi · Cypress · sticker $14,290 · tuition $1,150$10,163a year
Fullerton College11 mi · Fullerton · sticker $14,369 · tuition $1,150$10,392a year
Mt San Antonio College6.3 mi · Walnut · sticker $15,701 · tuition $1,364$11,065a year
Bethesda University13.1 mi · Anaheim · sticker $13,575$11,759a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona7.8 mi · Pomona · sticker $23,955$13,894a year
Healthcare Career College14.9 mi · Paramount · sticker $18,873$14,135a year
East Los Angeles College11.2 mi · Monterey Park · sticker $19,193 · tuition $1,238$15,346a year
Pomona College14.5 mi · Claremont · sticker $85,300$15,719a year
Rio Hondo College4.6 mi · Whittier · sticker $21,391 · tuition $1,388$17,305a year
Integrity College of Health14 mi · Pasadena · sticker $20,178$18,055a year
California Institute of Technology12.2 mi · Pasadena · sticker $86,886$18,753a year
Claremont McKenna College14.7 mi · Claremont · sticker $86,500$19,325a year
Life Pacific University8.5 mi · San Dimas · sticker $35,062$23,108a year
Harvey Mudd College14.9 mi · Claremont · sticker $90,165$25,468a year
Premiere Career College3.9 mi · Irwindale · sticker $32,314$25,469a year
Whittier College5.8 mi · Whittier · sticker $63,664$26,718a year
Pitzer College15 mi · Claremont · sticker $86,466$29,452a year
Biola University9.3 mi · La Mirada · sticker $62,757$29,846a year
InterCoast Colleges-West Covina4.3 mi · West Covina · mostly online · sticker $35,442$29,968a year
Platt College-Los Angeles11.7 mi · Alhambra · sticker $32,164$31,116a year
North-West College-Anaheim13.3 mi · Anaheim · sticker $31,922$31,247a year
North-West College-West Covina2.8 mi · West Covina · sticker $34,193$32,242a year
American Career College-Anaheim12.6 mi · Anaheim · sticker $35,751$32,492a year
Hope International University11.4 mi · Fullerton · sticker $51,784$33,634a year
Southern California Institute of Technology13.4 mi · Anaheim · sticker $37,992$35,453a year
Scripps College14.8 mi · Claremont · sticker $87,564$36,472a year
Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON2.8 mi · West Covina · sticker $49,247$48,232a year
Los Angeles College of Music13.5 mi · Pasadena · sticker $49,705$49,455a year
ATI College-Whittier6.4 mi · Whitter · sticker $29,726—a year
University of the West7.4 mi · Rosemead · sticker $21,278—a year
Southern California University of Health Sciences7.7 mi · Whittier · mostly online · sticker $57,740—a year
Azusa Pacific University7.8 mi · Azusa · sticker $56,313—a year
University of La Verne11.4 mi · La Verne · sticker $62,278—a year
Providence Christian College13.4 mi · Pasadena · sticker $53,447—a year
PCI College13.7 mi · Cerritos · sticker $33,852—a year

The average a year after grants and scholarships, for first-time, full-time students on federal aid, from the College Scorecard. Your own price depends on your aid package; every college has a net price calculator. For community colleges the net price counts housing and food at full cost, so tuition is shown beside it. “—”: not reported for that income.

Outcomes

Do students finish, and does it pay?

Each dot is a college within 15 miles of La Puente: across is the share who graduate, up is what they earn ten years after starting.

$0$20k$40k$60k$80k$100k$120k$140k0%25%50%75%100%Graduate →Mt San Antonio CollegeCalifornia State Polytechnic University-PomonaCalifornia State University-FullertonEast Los Angeles CollegePasadena City CollegeCalifornia State University-Los Angeles
California State University-Fullerton70% graduate$63k earnings$14k typical debt
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona68% graduate$72k earnings$16k typical debt
California State University-Los Angeles53% graduate$59k earnings$13k typical debt
Mt San Antonio College45% graduate$46k earnings$6k typical debt
East Los Angeles College37% graduate$42k earnings$10k typical debt
Pasadena City College48% graduate$44k earnings$7k typical debt
Cerritos College31% graduate$41k earnings$8k typical debt
Fullerton College34% graduate$43k earnings$4k typical debt
Rio Hondo College25% graduate$45k earnings$6k typical debt
Cypress College37% graduate$44k earnings$10k typical debt
Citrus College41% graduate$42k earnings$8k typical debt
Azusa Pacific University62% graduate$67k earnings$23k typical debt

Graduation: first-time, full-time students within 6 years (4-year colleges) or 3 years (2-year). Earnings: median, 10 years after starting, for students who got federal aid. *Reported for all the campuses that file together: North-West College-West Covina (2); InterCoast Colleges-West Covina (4); Platt College-Los Angeles (4); American Career College-Anaheim (2); Institute of Culinary Education (2); North-West College-Anaheim (4).

Questions about college near La Puente

Is La Puente a college town?

No. About 7 of every 100 La Puente residents are enrolled in college (Census, 2020–24), about the same as California (8). The nearest campus, North-West College-West Covina, is 2.8 miles away in West Covina.

What colleges are near La Puente?

53 colleges are within 15 miles. The largest: California State University-Fullerton (11.1 miles, 38,210 students on campus), California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (7.8 miles, 25,991) and California State University-Los Angeles (12.5 miles, 23,850).

What is the closest community college to La Puente, and what does it cost?

Rio Hondo College in Whittier, 4.6 miles away. Tuition and fees are $1,388 a year for California residents; the federal net price, $14,379, counts housing and food at full cost.

How much does Rio Hondo College cost if we live in California?

Tuition and fees are $1,388 a year in-state and $9,884 from out of state. After grants, families on federal aid paid an average of $14,549 (under $30,000 income) to $17,355 (over $110,000), housing and food included.

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Colleges: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023 enrollment). “On campus” is fall enrollment minus students who study only online. Distances are straight-line from the center of La Puente. Residents in college, age, rent and poverty (including poverty without college students, table B14006): U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–24. Colleges are described, not graded; the College town label marks towns where 15% or more of residents are enrolled. How TownRatings describes colleges →