College of the Desert

College of the Desert at a Glance

College of the Desert is a medium-sized public junior college located in the suburb of Palm Desert, California. Currently, there are roughly 13,173 students enrolled, 44% of which are male and 56% female. Athletically, College of the Desert is an CCCAA school and is part of the Foothill Athletic Conference.

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College of the Desert Admissions & Academics

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College of the Desert Athletics
"Home of the Roadrunners"

College of the Desert Campus & Student Body

College of the Desert offers a total of 51 different majors and 1 degree award levels: Associate's.

Student Body Info Hispanic: 48.5% White: 33.7% Unknown: 6.6% Asian: 4.2% Afr. American: 3.7% Non-resident: 1.6% Nat. American: 1.1% Pac. Islander: 0.6% Multi-Ethnic: Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info ROTC:   Not Applicable Distance Learning Program: Yes Study Abroad Program: No Career Counseling: Yes Stud. Employment Services: Yes Evening Classes: Yes Weekend Classes: Yes Remedial Services: Yes Post-grad Placement: Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees Major Bach. Mast. Assoc. Doct. Agriculture Biology & Biomedical Sciences Business Management & Marketing Communication & Journalism Computer Science Construction Culinary Arts Engineering Technologies English & Literature Foreign Languages & Linguistics Health Professions History Human Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Law Enforcement & Protective Services Liberal Arts Mathematics & Statistics Mechanical & Repair Technologies Natural Resources Parks, Recreation & Leisure Philosophy Physical Science Psychology Social Science Visual & Performing Arts