Norwalk, CA Colleges
Norwalk
Norwalk is a suburban city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 105,549 at the 2010 census, up from 103,298 at the 2000 census, making it the 58th most populous city in California and the 255th nationally.
Founded in the late 19th century, Norwalk was incorporated in as a city in 1957. It is located 17 miles (27 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles, and 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Garden Grove.
Norwalk operates under a Council/Manager form of government, established by the Charter of the City of Norwalk which was drafted in 1957. The five-member City Council acts as the City's chief policy-making body. Every two years, Councilmembers are elected by the citizens of Norwalk to serve four-year, overlapping terms. Councilmembers are not limited to the number of terms they may serve. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves a one-year term.
Norwalk is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. Norwalk's sister cities are Morelia, Michoacán, and Hermosillo, Sonora, in Mexico.
Schools in and around Norwalk, CA
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Cerritos College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 21,967 students; $5,124 average out-state tuition; $728 average in-state tuition |
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Fremont College
Four or more years; Private for profit; 228 students |
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Biola University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 5,942 students; $28,852 average out-state tuition; $28,852 average in-state tuition |
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Advanced College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 217 students |
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Long Beach City College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 26,180 students; $6,804 average out-state tuition; $728 average in-state tuition |
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Southern California University of Health Sciences
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 443 students; $12,000 average out-state tuition; $12,000 average in-state tuition |
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Whittier College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,970 students; $35,222 average out-state tuition; $35,222 average in-state tuition |
Norwalk, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Norwalk
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Business/Commerce
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technician
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
- Dental Hygienist
- Sociology
- Art/Art Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- English Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Cosmetology
- Mathematics
- History
- Business Administration and Management
