- 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 2,019 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,019 students
- In-state tuition: $1,108
- Out-state tuition: $5,812
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Copper Mountain Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
Copper Mountain Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
65 staff
72 staff
Student Body
The student population of Copper Mountain Community College has grown by 31% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,019 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
460 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,559 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,019 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
460 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,559 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
42%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,108 is less than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,108
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,812
$6,634
Tuition Notes
$2,080 (California resident tuition)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,654
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,834
$6,272
Sports
Colors
Gold and Green
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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