College of the Desert
tuition & fees
$9,586
Student Population
10,382
online students
4,078
Number of Programs
124
Financial Aid Amount
$5,203
Graduation Rate
27%
College of the Desert is a Public, 2-4 years college located in Palm Desert, California. C of the Desert ranked 53rd in Community Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 10,382 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. It is a Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
College of the Desert is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of College of the Desert and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 |
| Phone | 760-346-8041 |
| WEB | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/admissions/getting-started/online-application.php |
| Financial Aid | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/fin-aid/default.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://misweb.cccco.edu/npc/931/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/vet-services/default.php |
| Disability Service | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/dsps/default.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small |
| Highest Degree Offered | Associate's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
College of the Desert has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information. The application fees are -$1 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | -$1 |
Tuition & Fees
C of the Desert's 2024 tuition & fees is $1,326 for California residents and $9,586 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.90% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($9,138).
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $1,326 | $9,586 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 10,382 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 4,078 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 10,382 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10,382 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,078 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
C of the Desert offers 124 programs (all undergraduate). 40 out of the 124 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by C of the Desert
| Number of programs | 124 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 40 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |