Desert College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,326

Cost of attendance at College of the Desert in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,970

Cost of attendance at College of the Desert in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at College of the Desert was $14,179. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Desert College net price calculator

$14,179

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Desert College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,179	$297 (2%)	$10,699	$11,205	$14,078	$15,344	$18,021
2021	$14,476	$2,206 (18%)	$12,016	$12,341	$14,851	$15,977
2020	$12,270	$1,098 (10%)	$9,222	$9,266	$11,814	$13,894
2019	$11,172	$1,170 (12%)	$8,945	$9,006	$11,968	$14,037
2018	$10,002	$518 (5%)	$8,120	$9,443	$11,599
2017	$9,484	$161 (2%)	$7,697	$7,916	$10,672	$11,852
2016	$9,323	$640 (7%)	$7,998	$8,192	$10,431	$12,026
2015	$8,683	$421 (5%)	$7,502	$8,086	$10,248	$12,575
2014	$9,104	--	$7,530	$7,741	$10,324	$12,513	$14,038

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of College of the Desert's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,465	$780 (3%)	$1,326	$22,014	$1,125
2021	$23,685	$21	$1,383	$21,222	$1,080
2020	$23,664	$2,385 (11%)	$1,335	$20,358	$1,971
2019	$21,279	$558 (3%)	$1,335	$18,027	$1,917
2018	$20,721	$953 (5%)	$1,335	$17,532	$1,854
2017	$19,768	$530 (3%)	$1,327	$16,650	$1,791
2016	$19,238	$408 (2%)	$1,326	$16,148	$1,764
2015	$18,830	$369 (2%)	$1,316	$15,768	$1,746
2014	$18,461	$360 (2%)	$1,316	$15,435	$1,710
2013	$18,101	--	$1,316	$15,120	$1,665

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Desert College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,125.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Desert College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,277

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,761
How much is Desert College application fees?: Desert College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Desert College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

College of the Desert cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$46	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$262	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by College of the Desert during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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