College of the Desert

College of the Desert is a public school located in the small town setting of Palm Desert, CA.

Founded in 1958, College of the Desert enrolls 10,932 undergrads and no graduate students. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About College of the Desert

Acceptance rate: 0%

Does not offer early decision.

Doesn't offer early action.

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College of the Desert Acceptance Rate 2021

Admission to College of the Desert is not competitive. College of the Desert accepts around 0 percent of applicants each year. Out of 2,017 applications received, 2,017 students received an admissions offer.

College of the Desert reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is College of the Desert a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at College of the Desert, around 68 percent return for their sophomore year.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Based on this information, how does College of the Desert sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is College of the Desert a good school for YOU?

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