Colleges Near Palm Springs

Colleges and universities near me in the Palm Springs, California area

There are 131 colleges within 100 miles of Palm Springs enrolling a total of 1,082,760 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 44,552, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Palm Springs. The nearest college is College of the Desert in Palm Desert at a distance of 9.8 miles from Palm Springs. Driving time to these schools from Palm Springs should be less than 2 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 the People enrolling 42,867 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 Springs.
Palm Springs, 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

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

Applications Due Nov 30

52 miles from Palm Springs

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Oak Valley College
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Rialto, California
 

Oak Valley College

Private 4 Year

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  • 52enrollment
  • $5,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Palm Springs

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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

  • 1,611enrollment
  • $28,076net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

56 miles from Palm Springs

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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

58 miles from Palm Springs

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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

59 miles from Palm Springs

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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

58 miles from Palm Springs

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Norco College
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Norco, CA

Norco College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,787enrollment
  • $6,147net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Palm Springs

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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

61 miles from Palm Springs

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Victor Valley College
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Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College

Public 2 Year

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  • 15,372enrollment
  • $4,905net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Palm Springs

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Platt College Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

Platt College Ontario

Private 4 Year

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  • 467enrollment
  • $25,958net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Palm Springs

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Chaffey College
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 20,632enrollment
  • $7,901net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Palm Springs

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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

64 miles from Palm Springs

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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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  • 1,064enrollment
  • $25,444net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Palm Springs

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West Coast University Ontario
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Ontario, CA
 

West Coast University Ontario

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,647enrollment
  • $47,027net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Palm Springs

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San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia
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Hesperia, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia

Private 2 Year

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  • 437enrollment
  • $23,538net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Palm Springs

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Saddleback College
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Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,370enrollment
  • $6,387net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Palm Springs

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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,384enrollment
  • $29,978net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

70 miles from Palm Springs

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University of California Irvine
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Irvine, CA

University of California Irvine

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in America

  • 36,582enrollment
  • $14,647net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

71 miles from Palm Springs

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FAQ's

The closest community college is College of the Desert and is 9.8 miles from Palm Springs. 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.