College of the Desert

College of the Desert (referred to as C of the Desert) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Palm Desert, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree.
The 2023 tuition & fees at College of the Desert is $1,326 for California residents and $9,586 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,382 and students to faculty ratio is 3.85% (26 to 1).

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Who Accredits College of the Desert

College of the Desert is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1963 - Current).

College of the Desert Overview

College of the Desert (referred to as C of the Desert) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Palm Desert, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree.
The 2023 tuition & fees at College of the Desert is $1,326 for California residents and $9,586 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,382 and students to faculty ratio is 3.85% (26 to 1).
C of the Desert 2023 Key Statistics
Tuition & Fees$9,586
$1,326 for California Residents
Student Population10,382
Graduation Rate27%
Student to Faculty Ratio26 to 1
The undergraduate tuition & fees at C of the Desert is $1,326 for California residents and $9,586 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023.
C of the Desert offers the alternative tuition plans. 68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,203 (exclude student loans).
C of the Desert 2023 Tuition & Fees
California Residents$1,326
Out-of-State$9,586
Average Financial Amount$5,203
C of the Desert offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs.
C of the Desert offers study abroad program.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at C of the Desert
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

C of the Desert Key Statistics

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10,382

Total Number of Students

$9,586

Tuition & Fees

155

Total Full-time Faculties

26 to 1

Student to Faculty Ratio

27%

Graduation Rate

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