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College of the Desert

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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.

Average Tuition Cost After Aid

$11,041 / year

Acceptance Rate

No college

Special mission

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School type

Public

College level / degree type

2 year

Top 5 Majors

humanities

business Marketing

health

education

psychology

Student Body / As a student

Graduation rate

31.04%

Cost of attendance

$11,041

Remote option

-

School size

8,664

Applying

Minimum test score

SAT -

ACT -

After School / Post Graduation

Median debt of students

$5,261

Earning by student

$39,020

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