Copper Mountain Community College
- 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 1,533 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
Copper Mountain Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 72% over five years.
| Copper Mountain Community College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-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 | 128 staff | 308 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,533 students | 8,365 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 24:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 548 students | 2,015 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 985 students | 6,350 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 3% | 12% |
| % Hispanic | 37% | 47% |
| % Black | 6% | 6% |
| % White | 43% | 23% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 32% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,400 | $34,700 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Copper Mountain Community College is Mayfield College (27.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mayfield CollegePublic509 students | 27.00 Mi35-325 Date Palm Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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(951) 487-6752 49.4015,597 - Crafton Hills CollegePublic6,749 students | 50.90 Mi11711 Sand Canyon Road
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(909) 794-2161 50.906,749 - Community Christian CollegePrivate not-for-profit203 students | 53.20 Mi1174 Nevada Street, Suite 200
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