Can I get into College of the Desert?
Open admission
College of the Desert admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.
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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California · Public · 10,764 undergrads
- Getting in Open admission: a diploma or GED usually gets you in
- Price after aid $14,391 a year, in-state average with aid
- Deadline Not checked yet see the dates below
- Test rule Not checked We haven't checked College of the Desert's fall 2027 rule yet.
College of the Desert admits every applicant who meets its basic requirements.
What does College of the Desert cost?
$14,391 a year in-state
Out of state: about $22,651 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2022-23. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $20,053.
Tap your family income:
| under $30,000 | $10,791 |
|---|---|
| $30,000–$48,000 | $11,894 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $13,598 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $16,462 |
| over $110,000 | $18,265 |
Out-of-state tuition is $9,586 a year, against $1,326 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $8,260 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
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Net price 2022-23, College Scorecard.
When is College of the Desert due?
Not checked yet
We haven't checked College of the Desert's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does College of the Desert need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked College of the Desert's fall 2027 rule yet. Confirm on its admissions site before you plan around it.
Which colleges require scoresWhat it's like
10,764
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Palm Desert, CA.
$39k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$5.3k
median federal debt at graduation.
Questions people ask
Is College of the Desert hard to get into?
No. College of the Desert has open admission: it admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.
How much does College of the Desert cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $13,598 a year after grants (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $20,053.
How much does College of the Desert cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at College of the Desert is $9,586 a year, against $1,326 for in-state students. In-state students who got federal aid paid $14,391 on average after grants in 2022-23. Adding the $8,260 tuition gap gives about $22,651 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.