High Desert Medical College
High Desert Medical College is one of the seventy-four private, for-profit 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Lancaster.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 631 students attend the school. Every year 66% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students631 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 7 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 43 miles radius of High Desert Medical College
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National Career College
36 miles away |
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Glendale Career College
37 miles away |
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Concorde Career College-North Hollywood
37 miles away |
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American Medical Sciences Center
37 miles away |
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Brightwood College-Los Angeles-Van Nuys
38 miles away |
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Valley College of Medical Careers
41 miles away |
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American Career College-Los Angeles
42 miles away |
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California Career College
42 miles away |
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Premiere Career College
42 miles away |
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North-West College-West Covina
43 miles away |
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Admission
100%
Acceptance Rate
The college has an open admission policy. However each nursing program might have its own admission criteria
(such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
No Info Available
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of High Desert Medical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 87% | $4,454 |
| Other Federal Grant | 53% | $101 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 92% | $7,824 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$25,873
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$26,167 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$24,793 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$24,793 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$30,708 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
631
Undergrads
0
Graduates
572
Women
59
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
52% |
|
White |
26% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
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
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
