College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA · Public, 2-year · Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Total enrollment

12,861

Fall 2024

Graduation rate

31%

Students who started in fall 2021, within 150% of normal time

Full-time retention

70%

Fall 2023 to fall 2024

Average net price

$18,169

2023-24, after grants

In-state tuition and fees

$1,326

2024-25

Fall enrollment, 2014-2024

Most awards conferred

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,085
Early Childhood Education and Teaching: 385
Child Care Provider/Assistant: 367
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 281
Business Administration and Management, General: 167

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