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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College of the Desert
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Palm Desert, CA

College of the Desert

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,382enrollment
  • $13,704net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

1 miles from Palm Desert

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California Indian Nations College
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Palm Desert, California
 

California Indian Nations College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 76enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Palm Desert

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Copper Mountain Community College
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Joshua Tree, CA
 

Copper Mountain Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,402enrollment
  • $9,038net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Palm Desert

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Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
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San Jacinto, CA
 

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,153enrollment
  • $7,125net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Palm Desert

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Crafton Hills College
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Yucaipa, CA
 

Crafton Hills College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Aug 27

47 miles from Palm Desert

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Professional Golfers Career College
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Temecula, CA
 

Professional Golfers Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $28,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Palm Desert

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Moreno Valley College
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Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

49 miles from Palm Desert

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San Joaquin Valley College Temecula
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Temecula, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Temecula

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 704enrollment
  • $24,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Palm Desert

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The University of America
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Temecula, California
 

The University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

49 miles from Palm Desert

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University of Redlands
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Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

51 miles from Palm Desert

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Community Christian College
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Redlands, CA
 

Community Christian College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 485enrollment
  • $21,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Palm Desert

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Sage College
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Moreno Valley, CA
 

Sage College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

55 miles from Palm Desert

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Hands on Medical Massage School
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Redlands, California
 

Hands on Medical Massage School

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19enrollment
  • $20,201net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Palm Desert

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Loma Linda University
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Loma Linda, CA
 

Loma Linda University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,280enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Palm Desert

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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

  • 26,809enrollment
  • $14,487net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

58 miles from Palm Desert

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San Bernardino Valley College
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San Bernardino, CA
 

San Bernardino Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,767enrollment
  • $9,493net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

60 miles from Palm Desert

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Riverside City College
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Riverside, CA

Riverside City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,147enrollment
  • $6,428net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 20

61 miles from Palm Desert

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California Baptist University
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C
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

62 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.