College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
College of the Desert is a community college located in Palm Desert, CA, serving approximately 8,900 students. It has an open admissions policy.
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Tuition
$1,326
Acceptance
100%
Students
8,900
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,326
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,586
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$25,965
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
29%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
8,900
Undergrads
8,900
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
72
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
25
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.56
Property Rate / 1,000
1.24
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Palm Desert
Violent Rate / 100k
616
Property Rate / 100k
3,240
Location
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Palm Desert, CA 92260