College of the Desert
tuition & fees
$8,943
Student Population
11,412
online students
798
Number of Programs
99
Financial Aid Amount
$3,543
Graduation Rate
28%
About College of the Desert
College of the Desert is a Public, 2-4 years college located in Palm Desert, California.
It has a total enrollment of 11,412 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 28 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.
| Address | 43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 |
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| Phone | 760-346-8041 |
| WEB | www.collegeofthedesert.edu |
| Admission | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/ar/Pages/default.aspx |
| Online Application | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/ar/Pages/application.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/fa/Pages/default.aspx |
| Net Price Calculator | https://misweb.cccco.edu/npc/931/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/vs/Pages/default.aspx |
| Disability Service | www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/dsps/Pages/default.aspx |
| School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small |
| Highest Degree Offered | Associate's degree |
Admission Information
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.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
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Tuition & Fees
The tuition & fees at College of the Desert, for academic year 2019-2020 is $1,383 for California residents and $8,943 for out-of-students.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $1,383 | $8,943 |
Student Population
At College of the Desert, total 11,412 are attending classes. Among them, 798 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 | 11,412 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 11,412 |
| Online Enrollment | 798 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 99 Programs |
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| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |
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