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Palm Desert, California
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Can You Afford College of the Desert?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at College of the Desert's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $15,508 & $30,944

Worried about paying the full cost of $30,944 to attend College of the Desert? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the college offers a discount of 84.5% off tuition and fees. Also, 93.1% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $5,374. Students from low-income families receive an average of $8,156 in aid during their first year.

  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$1,335
+ Room and board$15,084
+ Other expenses$7,245
Total cost$23,664
Affordability Score (57 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$23,664
- Grants and scholarships$5,374
Net price$18,290
Affordability Score (50 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$23,664
- Grants and scholarships$8,156
Net price$15,508
Affordability Score (49 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$8,615
+ Room and board$15,084
+ Other expenses$7,245
Total cost$30,944
Affordability Score (50 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$30,944
- Grants and scholarships$5,374
Net price$25,570
Affordability Score (36 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$30,944
- Grants and scholarships$8,156
Net price$22,788
Affordability Score (33 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at College of the Desert.

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Projected Costs Between $62,032 and $276,828 For a Four Year Degree. Between $31,016 and $119,904 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend College of the Desert in 2019 - 2020 was $23,664. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 14.2% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $30,862 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $45,964, for a bachelor degree candidate ($35,244 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $152,319 over the course of four years ($66,106 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $200,460 based on a yearly growth rate of 14.4%. The expected two-year cost is $86,827.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at College of the Desert
  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*18.3%14.2%
Freshman year$15,508$25,588$30,862
Senior year$15,508$30,265$35,244
Total 2-year net price$31,016$55,853$66,106
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$11,816$21,278$25,184
Total monthly payment$357$643$761
Total amount paid$42,832$77,132$91,290
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*18.3%14.2%
Freshman year$15,508$25,588$30,862
Senior year$15,508$42,342$45,964
Total 4-year net price$62,032$133,993$152,319
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$23,632$51,047$58,028
Total monthly payment$714$1,542$1,753
Total amount paid$85,664$185,040$210,346

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*17.3%14.4%
Freshman year$22,788$35,207$40,498
Senior year$22,788$41,311$46,329
Total 2-year net price$45,576$76,518$86,827
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$17,363$29,150$33,078
Total monthly payment$524$881$999
Total amount paid$62,939$105,668$119,904
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*17.3%14.4%
Freshman year$22,788$35,207$40,498
Senior year$22,788$56,880$60,633
Total 4-year net price$91,152$181,873$200,460
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$34,726$69,287$76,368
Total monthly payment$1,049$2,093$2,307
Total amount paid$125,878$251,159$276,828

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Further Questions to Consider

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