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College of the Desert
Palm Desert,
CA
•2-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate100%
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About College of the Desert
College of the Desert is a public college in the town of Palm Desert, California. College of the Desert was founded in 1961. The college enrolls around 10,932 students a year, including 10,932 undergrads.
| College of the Desert Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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| 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 located in 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
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
College of the Desert Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$27,253
In State$35,513
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$1,288
$9,548
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$25,965
$25,965
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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