College Profile
 Name: College of the Desert
President: Jerry Patton
Website: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu
Address: 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Phone: (760) 346-8041
Fax: (760) 341-9732
School Type: Public
Campus Setting: Suburb, Large City
Year Established: 1962
Regionally Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Tuition and Fees
- In-state tuition: $810
- Out-of-state tuition: $6,000
Awards offered
- Associate degree in Acting
- Associate degree in Agricultural Business
- Associate degree in American Literature
- Associate degree in Anthropology
- Associate degree in Architectural Drafting
- Associate degree in Architectural Engineering Technology
- Associate degree in Architectural Technology
- Associate degree in Art - General
- Associate degree in Art History/Criticism/Conservation
- Associate degree in Biological/Physical Sciences
- Associate degree in Biology
- Associate degree in Business Administration/Management
- Associate degree in Business/Managerial Economics
- Associate degree in Chemistry
- Associate degree in Child Care Management
- Associate degree in Communications/Rhetoric
- Associate degree in Computer Science
- Associate degree in Computer/Information Sciences - General
- Associate degree in Construction Management
- Associate degree in Dance
- Associate degree in Dietetic Technician
- Associate degree in Drafting and Design Technology
- Associate degree in Drama/Theater Arts
- Associate degree in Drawing
- Associate degree in Economics
- Associate degree in English Composition
- Associate degree in English Language & Literature - General
- Associate degree in Environmental Science
- Associate degree in Environmental Studies
- Associate degree in Fine/Studio Arts
- Associate degree in Fire Protection/Safety Technology
- Associate degree in Foods/Nutrition Studies
- Associate degree in French
- Associate degree in Geography
- Associate degree in Geology
- Associate degree in German
- Associate degree in Golf Management
- Associate degree in Graphic Design
- Associate degree in Heating/A.C./Refrigeration
- Associate degree in Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics
- Associate degree in History - General
- Associate degree in Horticulture, Ornamental
- Associate degree in Hotel/Motel Management
- Associate degree in Human Nutrition
- Associate degree in Italian
- Associate degree in Journalism
- Associate degree in Law Enforcement Administration
- Associate degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Associate degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Associate degree in Mathematics - General
- Associate degree in Music - General
- Associate degree in Natural Resources & Conservation - General
- Associate degree in Nursing - Practical
- Associate degree in Nursing (RN)
- Associate degree in Office Management
- Associate degree in Organizational Communication
- Associate degree in Painting
- Associate degree in Parks, Recreation & Fitness - General
- Associate degree in Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
- Associate degree in Philosophy
- Associate degree in Photography
- Associate degree in Physics
- Associate degree in Plant Sciences
- Associate degree in Political Science/Government
- Associate degree in Printmaking
- Associate degree in Professional golf management
- Associate degree in Psychology - General
- Associate degree in Restaurant/Catering Management
- Associate degree in Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Associate degree in Social Sciences - General
- Associate degree in Sociology
- Associate degree in Spanish
- Associate degree in Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Associate degree in Theater Literature/History/Criticism
- Associate degree in Turf Management
- Certificate or diploma in Accounting
- Certificate or diploma in Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology
- Certificate or diploma in Architectural Engineering Technology
- Certificate or diploma in Architectural Technology
- Certificate or diploma in Automotive Technology
- Certificate or diploma in Building Construction Inspection
- Certificate or diploma in Computer/Information Sciences - General
- Certificate or diploma in Construction/Building Technologies
- Certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Certificate or diploma in Drafting and Design Technology
- Certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Certificate or diploma in Electrical Heating/A.C./Refrigeration
- Certificate or diploma in Emergency Medical Technology
- Certificate or diploma in Fire Protection/Safety Technology
- Certificate or diploma in Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics
- Certificate or diploma in Home Attendant
- Certificate or diploma in Horticulture, Ornamental
- Certificate or diploma in Law Enforcement Administration
- Certificate or diploma in Nursing - Practical
- Certificate or diploma in Nursing Assistance
- Certificate or diploma in Office Management
- Certificate or diploma in Small Engine Mechanics/Repair
- Certificate or diploma in Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance
More about College of the Desert |
| Website: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu |
| Address: 43-500
Monterey Ave , Palm Desert , California - 92260 |
| Phone: (760) 346-8041 |
| Type |
At least 2 but less than 4 years Public
|
| Awards offered |
Less then 1 year certificate, 2 but less
than 4 years certificate, Associate's |
| Campus setting |
Large Suburb
|
| Campus housing |
No |
| Carnegie classification |
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
|
| Athletics (football) |
NCAA, Not applicable |
| Religious affiliation |
Not applicable |
| Calendar system |
Semester |
| Remedial services |
Yes |
| Academic/career counseling service |
Yes |
| Employment services for students |
Yes |
| Placement services for completers |
Yes |
| On-campus daycare |
Yes |
| Distance learning |
Yes |
| ROTC |
No |
| Study abroad |
No |
| Weekend/evening college |
Yes |
| ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION |
| Application fee |
$0 |
| STATISTICS |
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
|
| Applicants |
-
-
-
|
| Percent admitted |
-
-
-
|
| Admitted applicants who enrolled |
-
-
-
|
| TEST SCORES |
P 25
P 75
|
| SAT Critical reading |
-
-
|
| SAT Math |
-
-
|
| SAT Writing |
-
-
|
| ACT Composite |
-
-
|
| ACT English |
-
-
|
| ACT Math |
-
-
|
| Secondary school GPA |
Not applicable |
| Secondary school record |
Not applicable |
| Completion of college preparatory program |
Not applicable |
| Recommendations |
Not applicable |
| Admissions test scores |
Not applicable |
| COST |
| EXPENSES |
AMOUNT |
| In-state tuition |
$560 |
| Out-of-state tuition |
$5,327 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,566 |
| On-campus room and board |
- |
| On-campus other expenses |
- |
| FINANCIAL AID |
| TYPE |
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
|
| Financial aid |
48%
-
|
| Federal grant aid |
28%
$3,334
|
| State or local grant aid |
41%
$994
|
| Institutional grant aid |
10%
-
|
| Loan aid |
2%
$3,272
|
| STUDENT BODY |
| ENROLLMENT |
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
|
| Enrolled |
9,734
43%
57%
|
| Estimated undergraduates enrolled |
9,632 |
| Estimated graduates enrolled |
0 |
| Undergraduates 24 years old |
59% |
| Undergraduates 25 - 65 years old |
37% |
| GRADUATION RATE |
| Total |
26% |
| Men |
24% |
| Women |
27% |
| Bachelor's degree - 4 years |
- |
| Bachelor's degree - 5 years |
- |
| Bachelor's degree - 6 years |
- |
|
