Colleges Near Palm Desert

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

There are 2 colleges in Palm Desert and 111 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 813,610 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 48,445, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Palm Desert. Driving time to these schools from Palm Desert should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Claremont McKenna College in Claremont which is ranked #18 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California San Diego enrolling 42,006 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 Palm Desert.
Palm Desert, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus
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Calexico, California

San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 808enrollment
  • -net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 850-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Palm Desert

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Taft University System
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Santa Ana, CO
 

Taft University System

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 526enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Palm Desert

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West Coast University Orange County
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Anaheim, CA
 

West Coast University Orange County

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,475enrollment
  • $27,933net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Palm Desert

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Azusa Pacific Online University
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Glendora, CA
 

Azusa Pacific Online University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,895enrollment
  • $22,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Palm Desert

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Azusa Pacific University
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Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $26,666net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

91 miles from Palm Desert

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Bethesda University of California
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Anaheim, CA
 

Bethesda University of California

Private 4 Year

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  • 264enrollment
  • $21,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 11

91 miles from Palm Desert

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Haven University
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Garden Grove, California
 

Haven University

Private 4 Year

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  • 80enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Palm Desert

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Citrus College
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Glendora, CA

Citrus College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,975enrollment
  • $5,493net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Palm Desert

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Grace Mission University
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Fullerton, CA
 

Grace Mission University

Private 4 Year

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  • 342enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Palm Desert

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Golden West College
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Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,053enrollment
  • $5,088net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Palm Desert

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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
E
West Covina, CA
 

East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 139enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Palm Desert

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California Arts University
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Fullerton, California
 

California Arts University

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Palm Desert

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Biola University
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La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,387enrollment
  • $31,522net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1365SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

96 miles from Palm Desert

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Cypress College
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Cypress, CA

Cypress College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,523enrollment
  • $7,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

96 miles from Palm Desert

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Latin American Bible Institute
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La Puente, California
 

Latin American Bible Institute

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 45enrollment
  • $11,938net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Palm Desert

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Trident University International
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Cypress, CA
 

Trident University International

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,861enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Palm Desert

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Palo Verde College
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Blythe, CA
 

Palo Verde College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,639enrollment
  • $16,835net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Palm Desert

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Rio Hondo College
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Whittier, CA
 

Rio Hondo College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,139enrollment
  • $6,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

98 miles from Palm Desert

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FAQ's

The closest community college is College of the Desert and is 1.4 miles from Palm Desert. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at College of the Desert are $1,326 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

College of the Desert 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.