What colleges are in or near Temecula?

The University of America (private university, in Temecula); MiraCosta College (public college, 23 miles away); Mt San Jacinto Community College District (community college, 24 miles away); Palomar College (community college, 24 miles away); California State University-San Marcos (public university, 25 miles away); Moreno Valley College (community college, 27 miles away); John Paul the Great Catholic University (private university, 26 miles away); Westminster Theological Seminary in California (private college, 26 miles away).

Which college near Temecula has the highest earnings after graduation?

California State University-San Marcos ($62,908), based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard figures. Median earnings ten years after starting.

Which college near Temecula is the best value?

Moreno Valley College (8.0× net price), based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard figures. Median earnings per dollar of the average yearly net price.

What is the most affordable college near Temecula?

Palomar College ($5,763), based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard figures. Average yearly net price after grants and scholarships.

Where can students study in Temecula?

Local cafés to explore include Better Buzz Coffee North Temecula, BoCakes, Cakes to Celebrate, Gaffle, a cold coffee concept.

Old Town shops at Front and Main Streets

College & student life

College guide to Temecula

Temecula college guide: The University of America, MiraCosta College and more, with rankings, campus events, game days and study spots.

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Colleges near Temecula

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UAIn Temecula

Private universityThe University of America

MC23 mi away

Public college · Since 1934MiraCosta College10,000–19,999 students$7,339 net price · 41% graduate

MSJ24 mi away

Community college · Since 1962Mt San Jacinto Community College District10,000–19,999 students$6,806 net price · 36% graduate

24 mi away

Community college · Since 1946Palomar College10,000–19,999 students$5,763 net price · 38% graduate

California State University-San Marcos campus

25 mi away

Public university · Since 1989California State University-San Marcos10,000–19,999 students$10,229 net price · 55% graduate

MVC27 mi away

Community college · Since 2010Moreno Valley College10,000–19,999 students$6,483 net price · 34% graduate

John Paul the Great Catholic University campus

26 mi away

Private university · Since 2003John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityUnder 1,000 students$34,666 net price · 64% graduate

WTS26 mi away

Private college · Since 1979Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaUnder 1,000 students

College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).

How colleges near Temecula compare

Ranked on official College Scorecard figures: what graduates earn, what students pay after aid, and how many finish.

Highest earnings after college

Median earnings ten years after starting.

1California State University-San Marcos$62,908
2John Paul the Great Catholic University$56,930
3Moreno Valley College$52,133
4MiraCosta College$43,845
5Palomar College$42,300

Best value

Median earnings per dollar of the average yearly net price.

1Moreno Valley College8.0× net price
2Palomar College7.3× net price
3California State University-San Marcos6.1× net price
4MiraCosta College6.0× net price
5Mt San Jacinto Community College District5.6× net price

Most affordable

Average yearly net price after grants and scholarships.

1Palomar College$5,763
2Moreno Valley College$6,483
3Mt San Jacinto Community College District$6,806
4MiraCosta College$7,339
5California State University-San Marcos$10,229

Highest graduation rates

Share of full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time.

Most selective

Lowest admission rates.

1John Paul the Great Catholic University80% admitted
2California State University-San Marcos95% admitted

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A college appears in a list only when the Department reports that figure for it; graduation rates compare four-year colleges.

Compare colleges near Temecula side by side

Size, cost after aid, graduation and earnings for every college in this guide. Tap a column to sort.

College
MiraCosta CollegePublic college	23 mi	10,278	$7,339	Open	41%	$43,845
Mt San Jacinto Community College DistrictCommunity college	24 mi	15,259	$6,806	Open	36%	$38,319
Palomar CollegeCommunity college	24 mi	17,712	$5,763	Open	38%	$42,300
California State University-San MarcosPublic university	25 mi	14,877	$10,229	95%	55%	$62,908
Moreno Valley CollegeCommunity college	27 mi	9,346	$6,483	Open	34%	$52,133
John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityPrivate university	26 mi	286	$34,666	80%	64%	$56,930
Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaPrivate college	26 mi	–	–	–	–	–