College of the Desert

About the school
Welcome to the College of the Desert. The college was founded in 1958 and opened its doors for the first time in September 1962. As a two-year college, the College offers transfer students an affordable option for starting college and transferring to a four-year institution. College of the Desert is the number one source of transfer students to California State University at San Bernardino. College of the Desert also offers a number of popular vocational and technical programs, including Nursing and Health Sciences, Digital Design and Production, Turf Grass Management & Ornamental Horticulture, Advanced Transportation Technologies, Culinary Arts, and a full range of Administration of Justice courses at the Public Safety Academy training facility. Learn how College of the Desert is creating a brighter tomorrow for students.
$11,041 / year
Acceptance Rate
No collegeSpecial mission
-School type
PublicCollege level / degree type
2 yearTop 5 Majors
humanities
business Marketing
health
education
psychology
Student Body / As a student
Graduation rate
31.04%Cost of attendance
$11,041Remote option
-School size
8,664Applying
Minimum test score
SAT -
ACT -
After School / Post Graduation
Median debt of students
$5,261Earning by student
$39,020