Colleges near La Quinta, California
La Quinta is a city in California. According to Census data, the population is 41,748 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in La Quinta, California. In addition, there are 9 colleges located within 30 miles from La Quinta.
By school type, all schools are private. By school level, all schools are less than 2-years colleges (trade schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in La Quinta, California is $16,650.
A total of 196 students enrolled in schools in La Quinta, California. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near La Quinta, California
The following table lists 2 colleges located in La Quinta and 8 schools near La Quinta, California ordered by distance from La Quinta. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From La Quinta | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJ Barber & Beauty Academy La Quinta, CA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.78 miles | $14,100 | 66 | 83% | 13 to 1 | $4,090 |
| CET-Coachella Coachella, CA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.96 miles | $15,500 | 96 | 84% | 19 to 1 | $11,906 |
| Elite Cosmetology School PALM DESERT, CA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.26 miles | $16,000 | 115 | 88% | 8 to 1 | $4,650 |
| College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA Public, 2-4 years valid | 8.33 miles | $10,174 | 12,861 | 31% | 26 to 1 | $4,786 |
| International School of Beauty Inc Palm Desert, CA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.93 miles | $15,000 | 132 | 92% | 25 to 1 | $5,907 |
| California Indian Nations College Palm Desert, CA Public, 2-4 years valid | 9.36 miles | $7,743 | 154 | - | 6 to 1 | $3,468 |
| Milan Institute-Palm Desert Palm Desert, CA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.95 miles | $16,500 | 356 | 48% | 16 to 1 | $3,751 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage, CA Private, 2-4 years valid | 11.94 miles | $26,444 | 342 | 70% | 14 to 1 | $5,047 |
| California Nurses Educational Institute Rancho Mirage, CA Private, 2-4 years valid | 12.12 miles | $33,500 | 200 | 80% | 17 to 1 | $5,753 |
| Mayfield College Cathedral City, CA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 14.06 miles | $16,188 | 292 | 82% | 21 to 1 | $6,737 |
| Average | - | $16,650 | 196 | 68% | 14 to 1 | $3,612 |