Palo Verde College

Palo Verde College Overview

Palo Verde College is a public school in a rural setting in Blythe, California. Palo Verde College was founded in 1947 and enrolls 4,152 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Activities at Palo Verde College

Love music or performing? At Palo Verde College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Palo Verde College does not have any greek life opportunties.

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

2022 Palo Verde College Facts At-A-Glance
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Is Palo Verde College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Palo Verde College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Palo Verde College

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

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Palo Verde College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 5% of graduates from Palo Verde College recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Recent Palo Verde College grads have an average starting salary of $25,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Palo Verde 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.

As of 2022, the total market value of Palo Verde College's endowment was $1.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $4,903 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Palo Verde College

Tuition 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.

For information on Palo Verde College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some 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! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Palo Verde College.

Based on this information, does Palo Verde College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Palo Verde College a good school for you?

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Where is Palo Verde College?

Palo Verde College is located in the rural setting of Blythe, California.

If you are interested in seeing Palo Verde College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Blythe, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

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