Copper Mountain Community College (CMC) provides an educational and employment environment free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability. CMC is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/Section 504 Employer. Concerns may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, EEOC, OCR, or the Chancellor’s Office. Copper Mountain College will be the educational and cultural center of the Morongo Basin. Through cooperative efforts with the community and within the college, we will develop innovative curricula matched to the needs of our students to prepare them to achieve their educational, employment, and life-long learning goals. Our mission is to provide access to educational opportunities for diverse desert communities through a comprehensive curriculum and a passion for the success of every individual student.
School Highlights
Copper Mountain Community College serves 1,942 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 1,942 students
In-state tuition: $1,108
Out-state tuition: $5,812
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 62%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Copper Mountain Community College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Copper Mountain Community College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,942 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
438 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
1,504 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
194 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
438 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,504 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
38%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2268%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,108 is less than the state average of $1,516. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,812 is less than the state average of $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,108
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,812
$6,779
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,654
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,834
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Copper Mountain Community College cost?
Copper Mountain Community College's tuition is approximately $1,108 for In-State students and $5,812 for Out-State students.
What is Copper Mountain Community College's ranking?
Copper Mountain Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition.
School Calendar
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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Copper Mountain Community College is Mayfield College (27.0 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 1,942 students
In-state tuition: $1,108
Out-state tuition: $5,812
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 62%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Did You Know?
For San Bernardino County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,143 per year for in-state students and $5,510 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
