Palm Desert,
CA
About College of the Desert
College of the Desert is a public institution in the town of Palm Desert, California. College of the Desert was founded in 1958 and enrolls 10,932 undergrads and no graduate students.
| College of the Desert Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College of the Desert is locatedin Palm Desert, California,.
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College Info
College of the Desert Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to College of the Desert is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to College of the Desert is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
College of the Desert SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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College of the Desert Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$2,451
In State$10,095
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at College of the Desert is like? There are approximately 10,932 students enrolled at College of the Desert. 38% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from CA and 2% percent of students are from other states.
38%
Full Time62%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,932
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
100%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$1,326
Out-of-State
$8,970
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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