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 1,031,584 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 #5 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 Springs.
Palm Springs, CA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Grace Mission University
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Fullerton, CA
 

Grace Mission University

Private 4 Year

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  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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82 miles from Palm Springs

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Newschool of Architecture and Design
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San Diego, CA
 

Newschool of Architecture and Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 294enrollment
  • $50,126net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Palm Springs

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San Diego City College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,144enrollment
  • $6,933net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Palm Springs

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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
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West Covina, CA
 

East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program

Public 2 Year

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  • 100%acceptance rate
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82 miles from Palm Springs

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego
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San Diego, California
 

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Palm Springs

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California Arts University
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Fullerton, California
 

California Arts University

Private 4 Year

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  • 100%acceptance rate
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83 miles from Palm Springs

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Biola University
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La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,387enrollment
  • $31,522net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1365SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

85 miles from Palm Springs

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Golden West College
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Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,053enrollment
  • $5,088net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Palm Springs

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Cypress College
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Cypress, CA

Cypress College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,523enrollment
  • $7,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

85 miles from Palm Springs

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Latin American Bible Institute
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La Puente, California
 

Latin American Bible Institute

Private 4 Year

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  • 45enrollment
  • $11,938net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Palm Springs

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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

84 miles from Palm Springs

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FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Diego

Private 2 Year

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  • 66enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

83 miles from Palm Springs

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Point Loma Nazarene University
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San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,319enrollment
  • $34,933net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

86 miles from Palm Springs

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Trident University International
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Cypress, CA
 

Trident University International

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,861enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Palm Springs

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Rio Hondo College
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Whittier, CA
 

Rio Hondo College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,139enrollment
  • $6,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

87 miles from Palm Springs

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Whittier College
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Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,192enrollment
  • $28,368net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

86 miles from Palm Springs

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Mt Sierra College
M
Monrovia, CA

Mt Sierra College

Private 4 Year

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  • 100%acceptance rate
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87 miles from Palm Springs

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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
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Santa Fe Springs, California
 

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

Private 4 Year

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  • 215enrollment
  • $9,589net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • NAAvg GPA

87 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.