College of the Desert
College of the Desert is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Palm Desert.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 11,146 students attend the school. Every year 26% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.College of the Desert's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,297, and fees were $38. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,625 and $38 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students11,146 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio28:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 14 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 81 miles radius of College of the Desert
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Copper Mountain Community College
30 miles away |
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District
34 miles away |
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San Bernardino Valley College
58 miles away |
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Riverside City College
59 miles away |
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Palomar College
61 miles away |
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Victor Valley College
71 miles away |
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Grossmont College
73 miles away |
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Chaffey College
74 miles away |
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Saddleback College
74 miles away |
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Imperial Valley College
81 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1963 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1968 - 07/12/2012 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $252/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $11,340 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $17,640 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $31,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of College of the Desert's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 60% | $4,545 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $743 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $1,956 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $400 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | $8,499 |
$10,002
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,120 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,443 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,599 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
11,146
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,173
Women
4,973
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
72% |
|
White |
17% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
