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College of the Desert
College of the Desert is a large, public institution located in Palm Desert, ca. College of the Desert offers associate degrees or certifications in 92 majors.
Key stats
2 Year, Public
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10,764 undergraduates
$1,326 undergraduate tuition
Academics
The degree or certification you pursue is major! College of the Desert is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 25:1.
Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
25
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Sociology
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In state
Annual tuition
$1,326
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$938
Cost of attendance*
$2,264
Out of state
Annual tuition
$9,586
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$938
Cost of attendance*
$10,524
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? College of the Desert has a total enrollment of 10,764, with gender‑binary students split 43% male and 57% female.
Total enrollment
10,764Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Student type
Full-time
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
14%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
76%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
2%
Campus info
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Where is College of the Desert?
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, ca.
How much does it cost for 2 years at College of the Desert?
The estimated cost for 2 years at College of the Desert including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $4,528 .
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