Copper Mountain College

Copper Mountain College is a public school in a rural setting in Joshua Tree, California. Copper Mountain College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 2,500 undergrads and no graduate students.

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

Interested in journalism or communications? Copper Mountain College students can .

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

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

Learn more about life at Copper Mountain College on the Student Life page.

2021 Copper Mountain College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	90%
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$1,104
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Copper Mountain College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. 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 sense of what Copper Mountain College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Copper Mountain College Acceptance Rate 2019

Copper Mountain College admitted 90% of all applicants in 2019. Last year, 720 students applied to Copper Mountain College and 651 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Copper Mountain College

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.

About 65% of students who start at Copper Mountain College come back 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 Copper Mountain College Graduates

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

Copper Mountain College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Copper Mountain College's endowment was valued at $100000 thousand in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Copper Mountain College

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 aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 Copper Mountain College. Based on this information, how does Copper Mountain College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Copper Mountain College a good school for you?

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Where is Copper Mountain College?

Copper Mountain College is located in the rural setting of Joshua Tree, California.

If you want to see Copper Mountain College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-10 to Joshua Tree, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Palm Springs International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Copper Mountain College and Joshua Tree are like without leaving home.

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