Palo Verde College
Palo Verde College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Blythe, CA. Palo Verde College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Palo Verde College is $1,380 for California residents and $13,800 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Palo Verde.
- Total 3,833 students have enrolled in Palo Verde and, of that, 1,989 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Palo Verde offers 48 programs.
- The graduation rate of Palo Verde is 31% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Palo Verde College is $1,380 for California residents and $13,800 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as 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 | $1,380 | $10,080 |
| 2022 | $1,380 | $10,590 |
| 2023 | $1,380 | $10,590 |
| 2024 | $1,380 | $13,800 |
| 2025 | $1,380 | $13,800 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Palo Verde College offers 44 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Palo Verde College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 16 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 27 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 9 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 8 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 163 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 41 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 40 |
| Psychology | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
Student Population
Total 3,833 students have enrolled to Palo Verde College. By gender, there are 3,173 male and 660 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 4.81 to 1.
Palo Verde College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,989 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 | 62 | 52 | 10 |
| Asian | 138 | 125 | 13 |
| Black or African American | 444 | 400 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 1,883 | 1,525 | 358 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 29 | 1 |
| White | 948 | 772 | 176 |
| Two or More Races | 147 | 118 | 29 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 179 | 150 | 29 |
| Total | 3,833 | 3,173 | 660 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Palo Verde College is 31% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $1,217 and 98% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 52% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $1,217 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 36 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 117 |