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 Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,278enrollment
  • $9,731net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

90 miles from Palm Springs

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Cerritos College
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Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 21,046enrollment
  • $2,373net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Palm Springs

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Imperial Valley College
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Imperial, CA
 

Imperial Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,111enrollment
  • $2,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Palm Springs

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University of the West
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Rosemead, CA
 

University of the West

Private 4 Year

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  • 154enrollment
  • $11,137net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

90 miles from Palm Springs

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Long Beach City College
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Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 24,425enrollment
  • $6,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

92 miles from Palm Springs

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Pathways College
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Pasadena, California
 

Pathways College

Private 4 Year

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  • 81enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Palm Springs

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California Institute of Technology
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Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,463enrollment
  • $23,397net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.97Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

94 miles from Palm Springs

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East Los Angeles College
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Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

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  • 30,321enrollment
  • $11,029net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Palm Springs

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Pasadena City College
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Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 23,592enrollment
  • $5,492net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Palm Springs

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,080enrollment
  • $4,551net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 19

95 miles from Palm Springs

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Platt College Los Angeles
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Alhambra, CA
 

Platt College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

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  • 598enrollment
  • $29,947net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Palm Springs

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American University of Health Sciences
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Signal Hill, CA
 

American University of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 523enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

94 miles from Palm Springs

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Providence Christian College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Providence Christian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 147enrollment
  • $25,354net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

94 miles from Palm Springs

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El Camino College Compton Center
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Compton, CA

El Camino College Compton Center

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,765enrollment
  • $11,662net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Palm Springs

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Pacific Oaks College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Pacific Oaks College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,051enrollment
  • -net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Palm Springs

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Los Angeles College of Music
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Pasadena, CA
 

Los Angeles College of Music

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 279enrollment
  • $43,023net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Palm Springs

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University of the People
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Pasadena, California
 

University of the People

Private 4 Year

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  • 42,867enrollment
  • $1,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Palm Springs

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Art Center College of Design
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Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,382enrollment
  • $53,306net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 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.