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 847,914 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 #17 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of California San Diego enrolling 42,376 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 Palm Desert.
Palm Desert, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

 

  • 885enrollment
  • $37,477net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Palm Desert

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Santiago Canyon College
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Orange, CA

Santiago Canyon College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,979enrollment
  • $7,144net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Palm Desert

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Soka University of America
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Aliso Viejo, CA

Soka University of America

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

 

  • 476enrollment
  • $18,807net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1460SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

80 miles from Palm Desert

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Fashion Careers College
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San Diego, California
 

Fashion Careers College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Palm Desert

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Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 949enrollment
  • $42,720net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

81 miles from Palm Desert

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Irvine Valley College
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Irvine, CA
 

Irvine Valley College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 11,994enrollment
  • $5,189net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Palm Desert

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Laguna College of Art and Design
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Laguna Beach, CA
 

Laguna College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 807enrollment
  • $44,285net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

82 miles from Palm Desert

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Pomona College
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Claremont, CA

Pomona College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,664enrollment
  • $17,423net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

81 miles from Palm Desert

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University of San Diego
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San Diego, CA

University of San Diego

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 9,110enrollment
  • $37,675net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

82 miles from Palm Desert

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Scripps College
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Claremont, CA

Scripps College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,103enrollment
  • $45,505net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

81 miles from Palm Desert

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Claremont Lincoln University
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Claremont, California
 

Claremont Lincoln University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 178enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Palm Desert

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Concordia University Irvine
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Irvine, CA

Concordia University Irvine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,481enrollment
  • $29,413net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

83 miles from Palm Desert

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Design Institute of San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Design Institute of San Diego

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 111enrollment
  • $27,693net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Palm Desert

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San Diego City College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,197enrollment
  • $1,970net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Palm Desert

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Southwestern College
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Chula Vista, CA
 

Southwestern College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18,469enrollment
  • $12,723net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Palm Desert

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Chapman University
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Orange, CA

Chapman University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,961enrollment
  • $48,037net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

86 miles from Palm Desert

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University of La Verne
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La Verne, CA

University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,596enrollment
  • $27,216net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 970-1303SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

85 miles from Palm Desert

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Newschool of Architecture and Design
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San Diego, CA
 

Newschool of Architecture and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 280enrollment
  • $50,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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.