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2-Year School
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Overview
College of the Desert is a 2-year institution located in Palm Desert, CA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
43-500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260-9305
United States
Palm Desert, CA 92260-9305
United States
Contact
Phone: 760-346-8041
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations |
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| Agriculture, General |
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| Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General |
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| Crop Production |
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| Ornamental Horticulture |
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| Turf And Turfgrass Management |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architectural Technology/technician |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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| Business/commerce, General |
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| Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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| Office Management And Supervision |
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| Resort Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other |
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| Computer Graphics |
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| Computer Programming/programmer, General |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Construction Trades | Associate | Bachelors |
| Building/construction Site Management/manager |
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| Building/home/construction Inspection/inspector |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Pre-engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child Care And Support Services Management |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General |
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| Human Development And Family Studies, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French Language And Literature |
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| Italian Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Dietetic Technician |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
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| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/technician |
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| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician |
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| Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technology/technician, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Natural Resources/conservation, General |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Golf Course Operation And Grounds Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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| Personal And Culinary Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cooking And Related Culinary Arts, General |
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| Culinary Arts/chef Training |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician |
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| Fire Science/fire-fighting |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Music, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,017
Applied
2,017
Accepted
10,932
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,136
Females Applied
1,136
Females Accepted
100%
Male Admissions
881
Males Applied
881
Males Accepted
100%
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
1,345
In-state
8,905
Out-of-state
1,345
In-district
Other Payment Considerations
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
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Student Body
10,932
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
2%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 73.84% |
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| Black or African American | 2.39% |
| White or Caucasian | 15.6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.34% |
| Asian | 2.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 2.97% |
| Other | 0.96% |
Gender
Male (40.26%)
Female (59.74%)
Campus Life
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | No | |
No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | |
No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Softball | No | |
No |
| Tennis | No | |
No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |
Faculty
452
Total Faculty
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 155
Part-time - 297
Male - 219
Female - 233
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