Colleges · Elk Grove
Colleges in Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove is home to California Northstate University, with about 847 students on campus. 8 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Elk Grove
Students on campus
847fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
California Northstate University847 on campus
Most selective
California Northstate Universityadmits 92% of applicants
Every college
The college in Elk Grove
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Elk Grove
20 more colleges are within 30 miles of Elk Grove.
Cosumnes River CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sacramento3.4 mi7,142 studentsCarrington College-SacramentoUniversity or college · For-profit · Rosemont9.8 mi991 studentsCalifornia State University-SacramentoUniversity or college · Public · Sacramento10.2 mi29,083 studentsSacramento City CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sacramento10.5 mi8,001 students
Asher CollegeCareer school · For-profit · Arden-Arcade12.1 mi589 students
Sacramento Ultrasound InstituteCareer school · For-profit · Sacramento12.8 mi104 students
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaCareer school · For-profit · Rancho Cordova13.7 mi226 students
Chamberlain University-CaliforniaUniversity or college · For-profit · Rancho Cordova13.8 mi654 studentsEpic Bible College & Graduate SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sacramento16 mi70 students
American River CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Highlands16.4 mi16,940 students10 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of Elk Grove. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.