Palo Verde College
Palo Verde College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Blythe, CA. It offers 44 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 (1/1/1952 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 3,833 students attended Palo Verde College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 36 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 67 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 117 (full-time) and 79 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Palo Verde College is 31% and transfer-out rate is 10%. The retention rate is 52% at the school.
| Student Population | 3,833 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
| Number of Faculty | 103 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Palo Verde College is $13,800
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
98% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $1,217 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $13,800 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $1,217 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Palo Verde College offers 28 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 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, 319 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 19 | 0 | 263 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 | 42 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 319 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Palo Verde College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 319 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 14 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 263 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 42 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 14 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 3 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 0 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 26 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 42 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 3,833 students have enrolled into Palo Verde College. By gender, 3,173 male and 660 female students are attending the school.
There are 948 White (24.73%), 444 Black/African American (11.58%), 1,883 Hispanic (49.13%), 138 Asian (3.60%), and 2,273 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,833 | 3,173 | 660 |
| American Indian/Native American | 62 | 52 | 10 |
| Asian | 138 | 125 | 13 |
| Black/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 More | 147 | 118 | 29 |
| Un-Known | 179 | 150 | 29 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Directory Information
- One College Drive, Blythe, CA
- 760-921-5500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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