Walnut, CA Colleges
Walnut
Walnut is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 29,172 at the 2010 census and its current mayor is Tom King, a former Detective from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The city of Walnut obtained its name from the Rancho Los Nogales Mexican land grant, nogales being the Spanish word for "walnut." With exceptions to some busy intersections (such as Grand avenue and Amar near Mt. San Antonio College), the hilly and affluent city is relatively more quiet in comparison to nearby neighborhoods. The city covers nearly nine square miles (23Â km2) and is home to more than 29,000 people and 600 businesses.
Money's Best Places to Live, "America's best small towns," ranked Walnut as #70 in 2009 and #57 in 2011, the highest ranking for a Californian city both years.
Schools in and around Walnut, CA
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Mt. San Antonio College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 30,326 students; $5,760 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Four or more years; Public; 22,304 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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DeVry University-California
Four or more years; Private for profit; 7,234 students; $14,860 average out-state tuition; $14,860 average in-state tuition |
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ITT Technical Institute–West Covina
Four or more years; Private for profit; $17,748 average out-state tuition; $17,748 average in-state tuition |
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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 656 students; $1,500 average out-state tuition; $1,500 average in-state tuition |
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Life Pacific College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 394 students; $12,000 average out-state tuition; $12,000 average in-state tuition |
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ITT Technical Institute-San Dimas
Four or more years; Private for profit; 1,012 students; $17,748 average out-state tuition; $17,748 average in-state tuition |
Walnut, 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 Walnut
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Social Science
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Humanities
- Air Traffic Controller
- Fire Science/Firefighting
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Radiologic Technology -- Radiographer
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Respiratory Care Therapist
- Business Administration and Management
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Child Care Provider
- Interior Design
