School Summary

College of the Desert


General Information:

Founded in 1961, College of the Desert is seated on 160 acres located in Riverside county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 25:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
District control

Address, Phone and URL:

43-500 Monterey Avenue

Palm Desert, CA
92260-9305
For more information call: 760 346-8041. This school has a website at https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/ar/Pages/application.aspx


Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $1,288.00 $11,144.00
Room and Board $25,151.00 $25,151.00
Fees $45.00 $45.00
Total $26,484.00 $36,340.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Cooperative (work-study) program, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


No intramural male sports found.


No intramural female sports found.



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 4,367
Female 6,015
Total 10,382


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 4,367
Female 6,015
Total 10,382

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 3%
Hispanic 74%
Native American 0%
White 15%
Other 5%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 66%
At Least 25 Years Old 34%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 98%
Out Of State 2%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 03.0101                                           Natural Resources/Conservation, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 43.0201                                           Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
  • 43.0203                                           Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 01.0603                                           Ornamental Horticulture
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 01.0601                                           Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 12.0500                                           Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
  • 11.0201                                           Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • 16.0902                                           Italian Language and Literature
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 19.0708                                           Child Care and Support Services Management
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 11.0803                                           Computer Graphics
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 01.0607                                           Turf and Turfgrass Management
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 47.0600                                           Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 14.0102                                           Pre-Engineering
  • 15.0501                                           Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 46.0403                                           Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 47.0201                                           Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • 47.0604                                           Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • 47.0614                                           Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
  • 04.0901                                           Architectural Technology/Technician
  • 51.3901                                           Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 01.0304                                           Crop Production
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 15.1301                                           Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • 51.1501                                           Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • 01.0102                                           Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • 31.0302                                           Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 52.0906                                           Resort Management
  • 12.0503                                           Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • 52.0302                                           Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 46.0412                                           Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.3103                                           Dietetic Technician
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 11.9999                                           Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • 51.1199                                           Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 31.9999                                           Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other

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