Colleges Near Desert Shores

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

There are 59 colleges within 100 miles of Desert Shores enrolling a total of 425,488 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 1,104, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Desert Shores. The nearest college is College of the Desert in Palm Desert at a distance of 30.3 miles from Desert Shores. Driving time to these schools from Desert Shores should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of California San Diego in La Jolla which is ranked #89 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 Desert Shores.
Desert Shores, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Coleman University
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San Diego, CA
 

Coleman University

Private 4 Year

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  • 259enrollment
  • $25,309net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Desert Shores

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Crafton Hills College
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Yucaipa, CA
 

Crafton Hills College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,113enrollment
  • $15,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

75 miles from Desert Shores

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MiraCosta College
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Oceanside, CA

MiraCosta College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,860enrollment
  • $7,281net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Desert Shores

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National University
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San Diego, CA
 

National University

Private 4 Year

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  • 18,631enrollment
  • $30,527net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Desert Shores

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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
  • $29,641net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Desert Shores

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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

74 miles from Desert Shores

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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

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

74 miles from Desert Shores

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University of Phoenix San Diego Campus
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San Diego, California
 

University of Phoenix San Diego Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,842enrollment
  • $19,094net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Desert Shores

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International Professional School of Bodywork
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San Diego, CA
 

International Professional School of Bodywork

Private 2 Year

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  • 144enrollment
  • $21,498net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Desert Shores

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Moreno Valley College
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Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,095enrollment
  • $6,335net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Desert Shores

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California College San Diego
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San Diego, California
 

California College San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 200enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Desert Shores

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University of California San Diego
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La Jolla, CA

University of California San Diego

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in America

  • 42,006enrollment
  • $16,111net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

78 miles from Desert Shores

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San Diego Mesa College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,076enrollment
  • $8,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Desert Shores

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Southwestern College
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Chula Vista, CA
 

Southwestern College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,530enrollment
  • $13,362net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Desert Shores

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Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 989enrollment
  • $26,446net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Desert Shores

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Horizon College San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Horizon College San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 49enrollment
  • $25,310net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

78 miles from Desert Shores

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Design Institute of San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Design Institute of San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • $36,963net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Desert Shores

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University of Redlands
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Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,460enrollment
  • $28,157net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1278SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

79 miles from Desert Shores

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FAQ's

The closest community college is College of the Desert and is 30.3 miles from Desert Shores. 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.