Colleges Near Palmdale

Colleges and universities near me in the Palmdale, California area

There are 81 colleges within 50 miles of Palmdale enrolling a total of 650,950 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in California with a population of 152,750, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Palmdale. The nearest college is Antelope Valley College in Lancaster at a distance of 7.3 miles from Palmdale. Driving time to these schools from Palmdale should be less than 1 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 Southern California enrolling 47,147 students. In terms of affordability, Antelope Valley College in Lancaster 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 Palmdale.
Palmdale, CA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

34 miles from Palmdale

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Citrus College
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Glendora, CA

Citrus College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,915enrollment
  • $5,411net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Palmdale

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Los Angeles Valley College
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Valley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,733enrollment
  • $11,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Palmdale

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King's University
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Van Nuys, TX
 

King's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 579enrollment
  • $23,878net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

33 miles from Palmdale

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 169enrollment
  • $42,794net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Palmdale

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

36 miles from Palmdale

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Casa Loma College Los Angeles
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Sherman Oaks, CA
 

Casa Loma College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 581enrollment
  • $26,780net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Palmdale

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Los Angeles City College
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Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 14,076enrollment
  • $8,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Palmdale

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Musicians Institute
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Hollywood, CA
 

Musicians Institute

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 812enrollment
  • $39,056net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Palmdale

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Platt College Los Angeles
P
Alhambra, CA
 

Platt College Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

35 miles from Palmdale

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Azusa Pacific Online University
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Glendora, CA
 

Azusa Pacific Online University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,829enrollment
  • $19,075net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Palmdale

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Bryan University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Bryan University

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,108enrollment
  • $20,495net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Palmdale

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Columbia College Hollywood
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C
Tarzana, CA
 

Columbia College Hollywood

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • $35,614net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

38 miles from Palmdale

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East Los Angeles College
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Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

38 miles from Palmdale

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FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA
 

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,366enrollment
  • $41,128net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Palmdale

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American Jewish University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Jewish University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 209enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Palmdale

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Life Pacific College
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San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College

Private 4 Year

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  • 504enrollment
  • $23,311net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1085SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

38 miles from Palmdale

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University of La Verne
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La Verne, CA

University of La Verne

Private 4 Year

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#23 Best Private Colleges in California

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

39 miles from Palmdale

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Antelope Valley College and is 7.3 miles from Palmdale. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Antelope Valley College are $1,124 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Antelope Valley College 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.