College of the Desert
Public, 2-year
43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Quick Facts
8,900
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
$31,085
Median Earnings (6yr)
$1,326
In-State Tuition
$11,812
Avg Net Price
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About College of the Desert
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 43-500 Monterey Ave |
| City | Palm Desert, CA |
| ZIP Code | 92260 |
| County | Riverside County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Martha Garcia (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 8,900 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 57% |
| Male | 43% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 13.9% |
| Black | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 76.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.9% |
| Unknown | 0.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 29.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 59.8% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$1,326
In-State Tuition
$9,586
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,053
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,812
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 32% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 1% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 32% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Total Debt | $5,261 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $11,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 32% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,791 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,894 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,598 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,462 |
| $110,001+ | $18,265 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$31,085
6 Years After
$34,631
8 Years After
$39,020
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $15,531 | 75th percentile: $45,713
Earnings by Family Income Background
$29,878
Low Income
$33,362
Middle Income
$31,893
High Income
Student Outcomes
67%
Part-Time Retention
29%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,492
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,262
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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