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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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

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

63 miles from Palm Desert

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Palomar College
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San Marcos, CA

Palomar College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,655enrollment
  • $8,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Palm Desert

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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

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

62 miles from Palm Desert

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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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  • 232enrollment
  • $28,604net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

62 miles from Palm Desert

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $25,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

66 miles from Palm Desert

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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

66 miles from Palm Desert

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Oak Valley College
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Rialto, California
 

Oak Valley College

Private 4 Year

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  • 45enrollment
  • $7,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Palm Desert

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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

68 miles from Palm Desert

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Norco College
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Norco, CA

Norco College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,467enrollment
  • $5,871net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Palm Desert

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San Diego Christian College
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El Cajon, CA
 

San Diego Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 355enrollment
  • $33,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1098SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

72 miles from Palm Desert

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Southern California Seminary
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El Cajon, CA
 

Southern California Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 153enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Palm Desert

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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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  • 13,062enrollment
  • $8,618net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Palm Desert

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Victor Valley College
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Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,648enrollment
  • $13,390net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Palm Desert

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Grossmont College
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El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,862enrollment
  • $6,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

74 miles from Palm Desert

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Platt College Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

Platt College Ontario

Private 4 Year

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  • 442enrollment
  • $24,873net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Palm Desert

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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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  • 300enrollment
  • $31,354net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1125SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

72 miles from Palm Desert

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Chaffey College
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,238enrollment
  • $14,778net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Palm Desert

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San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cucamonga
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Rancho Cucamonga, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Rancho Cucamonga

Private 2 Year

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  • 969enrollment
  • $22,888net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 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.