Torrance, CA Colleges
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Torrance is a city incorporated in 1921 and located in the South Bay (southwestern) region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Torrance has 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of shore-front beaches on the Pacific Ocean, quieter and less well-known by tourists than others on the Santa Monica Bay, such as those of neighboring Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. Torrance enjoys a moderate year-round climate with warm temperatures, sea breezes, low humidity and an average rainfall of 12.55 inches per year.
The Torrance population was 145,438 at the 2010 census. This residential and light-high-tech industries city has 90,000 street trees and 30 city parks. Torrance is the birthplace of the AYSO – American Youth Soccer Organization.
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Schools in and around Torrance, CA
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ITT Technical Institute-Torrance
Four or more years; Private for profit; 900 students; $17,748 average out-state tuition; $17,748 average in-state tuition |
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Westwood College-South Bay
Four or more years; Private for profit; 724 students; $14,062 average out-state tuition; $14,062 average in-state tuition |
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El Camino Community College District
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 26,398 students; $4,900 average out-state tuition; $650 average in-state tuition |
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Everest College-Gardena
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 412 students; $15,560 average out-state tuition; $15,560 average in-state tuition |
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Los Angeles Harbor College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 10,162 students; $5,534 average out-state tuition; $698 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
Four or more years; Public; 14,479 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Argosy University-Los Angeles
Four or more years; Private for profit; 435 students; $19,440 average out-state tuition; $19,440 average in-state tuition |
Torrance, 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 Torrance
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technician
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technician
- Art/Art Studies
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Economics
- Psychology
- English Language and Literature
- Fire Science/Firefighting
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper
- Computer Graphics
- Respiratory Care Therapist
- Radiologic Technology -- Radiographer
