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 2,067,218 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 #6 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, Copper Mountain Community College in Joshua Tree offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,104 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

Loma Linda University
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Loma Linda, CA
 

Loma Linda University

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

111 miles from Desert Center

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Sage College
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Moreno Valley, CA
 

Sage College

Private 2 Year

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  • 406enrollment
  • $9,158net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

111 miles from Desert Center

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Palomar College
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San Marcos, CA

Palomar College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,815enrollment
  • $7,951net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

112 miles from Desert Center

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

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#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,431enrollment
  • $10,500net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

112 miles from Desert Center

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University of Saint Katherine
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San Marcos, California
 

University of Saint Katherine

Private 4 Year

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  • 262enrollment
  • $32,299net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

111 miles from Desert Center

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University of California Riverside
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Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,426enrollment
  • $13,533net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

114 miles from Desert Center

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Cuyamaca College
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El Cajon, CA
 

Cuyamaca College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,437enrollment
  • $7,289net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

114 miles from Desert Center

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Grossmont College
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El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,591enrollment
  • $6,298net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

114 miles from Desert Center

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San Bernardino Valley College
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San Bernardino, CA
 

San Bernardino Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,982enrollment
  • $8,202net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

114 miles from Desert Center

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

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#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 18,925enrollment
  • $6,645net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

116 miles from Desert Center

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Riverside City College
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Riverside, CA

Riverside City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 20,437enrollment
  • $5,974net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 20

117 miles from Desert Center

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San Diego Miramar College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Miramar College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,569enrollment
  • $2,682net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

116 miles from Desert Center

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John Paul the Great Catholic University
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San Diego, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Private 4 Year

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  • 298enrollment
  • $31,811net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

116 miles from Desert Center

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MiraCosta College
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Oceanside, CA

MiraCosta College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,707enrollment
  • $7,972net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

118 miles from Desert Center

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California Baptist University
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Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,407enrollment
  • $28,596net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

119 miles from Desert Center

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Platt College San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Platt College San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 69enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

119 miles from Desert Center

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Golf Academy of America Carlsbad
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Carlsbad, CA
 

Golf Academy of America Carlsbad

Private 2 Year

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  • 118enrollment
  • $27,481net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

118 miles from Desert Center

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San Diego State University
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San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 39,241enrollment
  • $19,500net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

119 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.