2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the C of the Desert's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at College of the Desert are $1,326 for California residents and $9,586 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 4.90% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 College of the Desert Tuition & fees
YearTuitionFees
2020$8,577 $38
2021$8,905 $38
2022$8,932 $38
2023$9,100 $38
2024$9,586 $0

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $30,393 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 34.22% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$15,084$5,274
2021$16,580$4,642
2022$17,253$4,761
2023$17,784$4,860
2024$25,965$4,428

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $938 at College of the Desert. The books & supplies cost has decreased by 0.81% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
College of the Desert 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$1,971
2021$1,080
2022$1,125
2023$1,152
2024$938

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at College of the Desert is $46 for California residents and $341 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 4.92% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$46$295
2021$46$259
2022$46$262
2023$46$325
2024$46$341