High Desert Medical College
High Desert Medical College is a Private, 2-4 years located in Lancaster, CA. High Desert Medical College is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of High Desert Medical College is $52,047 where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.99% from last year at High Desert Medical.
- Total 2,280 students have enrolled in High Desert Medical.
- High Desert Medical offers 16 programs.
- The graduation rate of High Desert Medical is 68% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- High Desert Medical College has 2 branch campuses and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at High Desert Medical College is - for California residents and $52,047 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.99% 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 | $27,516 | $27,516 |
| 2022 | $26,920 | $26,920 |
| 2023 | $52,610 | $52,610 |
| 2024 | $52,610 | $52,610 |
| 2025 | $52,047 | $52,047 |
Branch Campuses
High Desert Medical College has 2 branch campuses. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 2000 24th street, Bakersfield, CA | 661-579-2901 | www.hdmc.edu/ | $52,047 |
| Temecula | 31625 De Portola Road Suite 200, Temecula, CA | 951-365-5390 | www.hdmc.edu/ | $52,047 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
High Desert Medical College offers 16 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at High Desert Medical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 4 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 1 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 63 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 93 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 0 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | 0 |
Student Population
Total 2,280 students have enrolled to High Desert Medical College. By gender, there are 213 male and 2,067 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.10 to 1. 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 | 15 | 2 | 13 |
| Asian | 96 | 23 | 73 |
| Black or African American | 291 | 26 | 265 |
| Hispanic | 1,412 | 118 | 1,294 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| White | 314 | 28 | 286 |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 8 | 68 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 62 | 6 | 56 |
| Total | 2,280 | 213 | 2,067 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at High Desert Medical College is 68% and the retention-rate is 80%. The average financial aid amount is $5,363 and 58% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 80% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,363 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 30 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 51 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 130 |