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

National Paralegal College
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Phoenix, AZ
 

National Paralegal College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 486enrollment
  • $13,635net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

190 miles from Desert Center

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South Mountain Community College
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Phoenix, AZ
 

South Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,706enrollment
  • $11,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

192 miles from Desert Center

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Arizona Christian University
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Phoenix, AZ
 

Arizona Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

  • 1,082enrollment
  • $28,755net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

192 miles from Desert Center

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Pepperdine University
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Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,030enrollment
  • $47,804net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1285-1480SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

193 miles from Desert Center

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Paradise Valley Community College
P
Phoenix, AZ
 

Paradise Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,676enrollment
  • $12,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

193 miles from Desert Center

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Fortis College Phoenix
F
Phoenix, AZ
 

Fortis College Phoenix

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

192 miles from Desert Center

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Collins College
C
Phoenix, Arizona
 

Collins College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 980enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 miles from Desert Center

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GateWay Community College
G
Phoenix, AZ
 

GateWay Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,699enrollment
  • $12,786net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

195 miles from Desert Center

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University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus
P
Phoenix, Arizona
 

University of Phoenix Phoenix Hohokam Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,249enrollment
  • $18,743net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 miles from Desert Center

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Rio Salado College
R
Tempe, AZ
 

Rio Salado College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,078enrollment
  • $6,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

197 miles from Desert Center

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University of Advancing Technology
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Tempe, AZ
 

University of Advancing Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 860enrollment
  • $20,164net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

197 miles from Desert Center

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University of Phoenix Online Campus
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Phoenix, Arizona

University of Phoenix Online Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 252,238enrollment
  • $14,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 miles from Desert Center

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Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 80,065enrollment
  • $14,808net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

198 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.