Palm Desert is a city in California and it is the county seat of Riverside county. Its population is 53,275. There are 5 colleges near Palm Desert, California - 3 public and 2 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Palm Desert. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 15,576 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,290 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Desert 1.1 miles from Palm Desert |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,174 ($1,326) | Not Offered | 12,861 | 26 to 1 |
| California Indian Nations College 2.7 miles from Palm Desert |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,743 | Not Offered | 154 | 6 to 1 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage 4.4 miles from Palm Desert |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$26,444 | Not Offered | 342 | 14 to 1 |
| California Nurses Educational Institute 8.8 miles from Palm Desert |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$33,500 | Not Offered | 200 | 17 to 1 |
| Copper Mountain Community College 29.2 miles from Palm Desert |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,590 ($1,390) | Not Offered | 2,019 | 18 to 1 |
