Palm Desert is a city in California and it is the county seat of Riverside county. Its population is 53,275. There are 3 colleges near Palm Desert, California - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Palm Desert. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 15,034 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $10,502 (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 |
| 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 |
