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6 Underrated Colleges and Universities Across Southern California

If you’re planning to go to college in Southern California, you may be wondering if there are any great schools to consider that are relatively under the radar. Fortunately, the answer to that question is a resounding yes. There are many under the radar schools to choose from, which can be excellent choices for anyone who wants to go to a smaller school. 

These are six of the most underrated colleges in Southern California:

1. The NewSchool Of Architecture And Design

If you’re planning to start a career as an architect, this is an excellent school to consider. Not only does The NewSchool of Architecture and Design offer quality education, but the school is also known for providing an active social life for students living in the San Diego area. However, unlike many other colleges and universities in Southern California, this school is relatively small. This is a key advantage for many students. Here are a few significant benefits of choosing this school:

  • The NewSchool has one of the best construction management schools in the country. This is another excellent reason to choose this school over others if you plan to go into construction management.
  • This school has some of the best faculty members in the country.
  • The school has a strong reputation.

2. The California Institute Of Technology

If you plan to go into a technical career, The California Institute of Technology is an excellent choice to consider. This school is somewhat less well known than many other technical schools. The California Institute of Technology is a perfect choice for engineering majors in addition to those pursuing other technical career paths.

3. The University Of Southern California

The University of Southern California is an excellent school to consider. While this school is not as large as UCLA, it’s also located in Los Angeles and features a wide range of programs. It can be an excellent choice as a graduate or undergraduate school.

The University of Southern California attracts students from all over the country, and the school offers plenty of social activities and quality education. This university has gotten excellent reviews from both current and former students.

4.Pitzer College

Pitzer College is considered one of the best universities in Southern California, and it offers a large selection of majors that you can choose from. Furthermore, Pitzer College is known for providing an active social life for students.

Therefore, it’s a bit difficult to get into, but it’s considered one of the better schools in Southern California. It also has a relatively small student population, which can be a crucial advantage for many students.

5. Scripps College

Scripps College is an excellent school to consider, and there are many different majors that you can choose from. It’s an excellent choice for both undergraduate and graduate-level education. Furthermore, this school has gotten fantastic reviews from former students.

Scripps College is relatively small, and there are only 1,100 students at the school. This makes it ideal for anyone who is seeking a small college. The school is a private women’s art college.

6. Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College is one of the best schools in Southern California, and they offer a wide range of majors to pick from. Claremont McKenna College is often considered to be among the best colleges in Southern California, and many former students recommend it.

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