College of the Desert
Founded 1958
President Martha Garcia (Superintendent)
Fees USD 1,288
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
College of the Desert is a public community college founded in 1958 in Palm Desert, California, serving the Coachella Valley. The college enrolls approximately 12,000 students and serves the growing communities of the Coachella Valley — including Palm Springs, Indio, and Coachella — with programs in culinary arts, nursing, and transfer preparation.
Programs
- Culinary Arts — Programs serving the valley’s resort and hospitality industry
- Nursing — ADN for Coachella Valley healthcare
- Transfer Programs — AA/AS for UC and CSU
- Solar Energy Technology — Unique programs for California’s solar boom
How to Apply
- Application: CCCApply | Open Admissions | In-State Tuition: ~$1,288/year