College of the Desert
Graduation Rate
29%
Retention Rate
67%
Acceptance Rate
Not reported
Total Enrollment
14,165
Cost & Financial Aid
Avg Net Price
Not reported
Receiving Aid
Not reported
Avg Grant Aid
Not reported
Student-Faculty Ratio
25:1
About College of the Desert
College of the Desert is a public, two-year institution located in Palm Desert, California, within a small city setting. The college enrolls 14,165 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 67% (IPEDS 2023).
The college offers two-to-four-year certificate programs across technical and healthcare fields, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Energy Systems Technology/Technician, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, and Athletic Training/Trainer.
Located in Palm Desert, CA in the Coachella Valley, College of the Desert serves a diverse student population with practical training programs in trades, healthcare, and technology fields.
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Campus Setting
City: Small
Calendar System
Semester
Mr. Val Martinez Garcia
vmartinezgarcia@collegeofthedesert.edu43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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