Copper Mountain Community College
Copper Mountain Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Joshua Tree, CA. Copper Mountain Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Copper Mountain Community College is $1,390 for California residents and $13,590 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 22.99% from last year at CMC.
- Total 2,019 students have enrolled in CMC and, of that, 1,177 students enrolled online exclusively.
- CMC offers 54 programs and 16 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of CMC is 20% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Copper Mountain Community College is $1,390 for California residents and $13,590 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 22.99% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,112 | $8,072 |
| 2022 | $1,112 | $8,072 |
| 2023 | $1,114 | $9,082 |
| 2024 | $1,114 | $11,050 |
| 2025 | $1,390 | $13,590 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Copper Mountain Community College offers 52 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Copper Mountain Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 32 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 52 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 14 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 12 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 35 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 14 |
Student Population
Total 2,019 students have enrolled to Copper Mountain Community College. By gender, there are 729 male and 1,290 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.57 to 1.
Copper Mountain Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,177 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Asian | 91 | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 155 | 64 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 874 | 289 | 585 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| White | 663 | 245 | 418 |
| Two or More Races | 135 | 49 | 86 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 77 | 25 | 52 |
| Total | 2,019 | 729 | 1,290 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Copper Mountain Community College is 20% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $5,345 and 67% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,345 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 44 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 103 |