College of the Desert
Tel:
(760) 346-8041
- COD is a two-year, public institution that provides lower division academic, vocational, and basic skills education. We are a successful college because we make decisions based on a systematic assessment of the needs of the community and the application of our core values.
School Highlights
College of the Desert serves 11,919 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
College of the Desert ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 603 teachers has grown by 155% over five years.
| College of the Desert | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 603 staff | 308 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- College of the Desert offers two types of academic tracks; (1) lower division transfer courses required for most majors and professions at four-year universities or colleges and, (2) a wide variety of curricular offerings designed to meet the needs of those preparing for immediate employment, for those who are currently employed and need to upgrade their skills, or for those who are interested in a job retraining program and personal development.The Center for Training and Development provides a variety of unique programs and services designed to assist in the growth and stability of both area businesses and the College itself.The Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts is a nonprofit cultural and educational facility located on College of the Desert's campus. Committed to educational excellence, The Marks Center provides a venue for artistic exploration, experimentation and research. Traditional formats of painting, drawing, sculpture ceramics, photography and printmaking are complemented by contemporary applications in papermaking, book arts, performance and installation arts. College of the Desert is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of the Desert is Mayfield College (6.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mayfield CollegePublic509 students | 6.80 Mi35-325 Date Palm Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 328-5554 6.80509 - 1,533 students | 30.50 Mi6162 Rotary Way
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-3791 30.501,533 - 15,597 students | 33.80 Mi1499 N. State St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 487-6752 33.8015,597 - Crafton Hills CollegePublic6,749 students | 45.90 Mi11711 Sand Canyon Road
Yucaipa, CA 92339
(909) 794-2161 45.906,749 - Professional Golfers Career CollegePrivate for-profit107 students | 46.50 Mi26109 Ynez Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(800) 877-4380 46.50107
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