College of the Desert

College of the Desert is a public school in a small town setting in Palm Desert, California. College of the Desert was founded in 1958 and now enrolls around 10,932 students a year, including 10,932 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at College of the Desert! Love music or performing? Perform with one of College of the Desert's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? College of the Desert students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at College of the Desert, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? College of the Desert has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at College of the Desert on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at College of the Desert on the Student Life page.

Is College of the Desert a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what College of the Desert offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of the Desert

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at College of the Desert, around 68% return for the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook College of the Desert Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of the Desert

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of the Desert. Based on this information, how does College of the Desert sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is College of the Desert a good school for you?

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Where is College of the Desert Located?

College of the Desert is located in the small town setting of Palm Desert, California.

If you want to see College of the Desert for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10, Highway 111 to Palm Desert, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Palm Springs International Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what College of the Desert and Palm Desert are like without leaving home.

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