Copper Mountain Community College
Copper Mountain Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Joshua Tree, CA. It offers 52 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/2001 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,019 students attended Copper Mountain Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 44 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 132 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 103 (full-time) and 138 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Copper Mountain Community College is 20% and transfer-out rate is 10%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,019 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 20% |
| Number of Faculty | 176 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Copper Mountain Community College is $13,590
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
67% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,345 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $13,590 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,345 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Copper Mountain Community College offers 20 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 65 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 | 47 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 65 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Copper Mountain Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 65 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 18 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 47 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 3 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 18 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 30 completers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 30 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 12 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 47 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,019 students have enrolled into Copper Mountain Community College. By gender, 729 male and 1,290 female students are attending the school.
There are 663 White (32.84%), 155 Black/African American (7.68%), 874 Hispanic (43.29%), 91 Asian (4.51%), and 1,098 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,019 | 729 | 1,290 |
| American Indian/Native American | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Asian | 91 | 46 | 45 |
| Black/African American | 155 | 64 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 874 | 289 | 585 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| White | 663 | 245 | 418 |
| Two More | 135 | 49 | 86 |
| Un-Known | 77 | 25 | 52 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA
- 760-366-3791
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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