Palm Desert, CA · Public 2-year college · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $1,326 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $9,138 | Published rate before aid |
| Books & supplies | $1,152 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $18,541 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $11,041 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,500 less than the sticker price — about 40% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NJCAA |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Football (50), Baseball (43), Soccer (32), Basketball (16), Golf (8), Tennis (6), Cross Country (5) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Soccer (27), Volleyball (16), Softball (15), Beach Volleyball (12), Basketball (10), Tennis (7), Golf (2), Cross Country (2) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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