Colleges Near Desert Center

Colleges and universities near me in the Desert Center, California area

There are 211 colleges within 200 miles of Desert Center enrolling a total of 1,996,403 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 204, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Desert Center. The nearest college is Palo Verde College in Blythe at a distance of 41.4 miles from Desert Center. Driving time to these schools from Desert Center should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is California Institute of Technology in Pasadena which is ranked #5 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Phoenix Online Campus enrolling 252,238 students. In terms of affordability, San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $700 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Desert Center.
Desert Center, CA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

211 results

University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 48,945enrollment
  • $36,808net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

168 miles from Desert Center

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Bryan University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Bryan University

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,767enrollment
  • $17,764net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Desert Center

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Los Angeles Southwest College
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Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Southwest College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,913enrollment
  • $9,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 12

169 miles from Desert Center

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El Camino Community College District
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Torrance, CA

El Camino Community College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,944enrollment
  • $6,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

170 miles from Desert Center

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Los Angeles City College
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Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,199enrollment
  • $10,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

169 miles from Desert Center

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Marymount California University
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Marymount California University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 514enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

170 miles from Desert Center

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Pacific States University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Pacific States University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17enrollment
  • -net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Desert Center

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University of Phoenix Las Vegas Campus
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Las Vegas, Nevada
 

University of Phoenix Las Vegas Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,500enrollment
  • $18,939net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

169 miles from Desert Center

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World Mission University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

World Mission University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 424enrollment
  • $18,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Desert Center

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West Coast University Los Angeles
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North Hollywood, CA
 

West Coast University Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,620enrollment
  • $45,923net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

169 miles from Desert Center

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America Evangelical University
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Gardena, California
 

America Evangelical University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 128enrollment
  • $10,400net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

168 miles from Desert Center

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Homestead Schools
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Torrance, CA
 

Homestead Schools

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 180enrollment
  • $15,207net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

171 miles from Desert Center

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $40,837net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

172 miles from Desert Center

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Musicians Institute
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Hollywood, CA
 

Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 864enrollment
  • $36,976net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

172 miles from Desert Center

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Ottawa University Surprise
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Surprise, Arizona
 

Ottawa University Surprise

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,736enrollment
  • $35,402net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

173 miles from Desert Center

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Prescott College
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Prescott, AZ
 

Prescott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 969enrollment
  • $25,317net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1290SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

174 miles from Desert Center

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Antelope Valley College
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Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,840enrollment
  • $3,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Desert Center

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West Los Angeles College
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Culver City, CA

West Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,656enrollment
  • $11,800net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

174 miles from Desert Center

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Palo Verde College and is 41.4 miles from Desert Center. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Palo Verde College are $1,288 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Palo Verde College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.