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Compare College of the Desert Tuition & Fees

Review current and predicted tuition and fees for College of the Desert, in addition to how these charges compare to nationwide and regional averages.

Table of Contents:

  • What You Need to Know About College Tuition
  • Tuition and Fees Comparison
  • What College of the Desert Tuition Costs
  • How Much Will Costs Rise?
  • Additional Info

What to Know About Tuition & Fees

Get a good understanding of the tuition charges associated with College of the Desert in order to prepare yourself effectively for 4-6 years. Check out the stats following to understand how College of the Desert's cost compares to other colleges and universities and if you should arrange for tuition increases.

College of the Desert Tuition & Fees Versus Other Schools

The following table outlines how College of the Desert measures up to other schools nationally, regionally and by state.

 NationwideFar Western USCalifornia
Tuition and FeesBelow AverageBelow AverageBelow Average
In-State Tuition and FeesInexpensiveInexpensiveBelow Average
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In-State Students Can Receive a Tuition Discount

College of the Desert tuition and fees is nearly wholly reduced for residents of California. For in-state students, tuition and fees is set at $1,335 for the 2019 - 2020 year, 84.5% off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $1,297 and fees $38.

College of the Desert out-of-state students paid $8,615 in fees and tuition in 2019 - 2020. $38 was charged for fees, and $8,577 was charged for tuition.

Look at the following table to see 2019 - 2020 school year costs.

 TuitionFeesTotal
Out-of-State$8,577$38$8,615
In-State$1,297$38$1,335
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Tuition and Fees Projection

Tuition and Fees for out-of-state students attending College of the Desert grew with an average annual rate of 12.4% over the past 5 years. In the same time period, tuition grew by 12.5% and fees grew by 0.0%. Based on this, we estimate the cost of tuition and fees for this year will total $9,685.

For a two-year degree, we estimate tuition and fees will be $20,573 and $46,573 for a four-year degree. This does not include additional costs for example room and board, books, and transportation.

The following chart shows predicted upcoming fees and tuition which includes residency based discounts for undergraduate students at College of the Desert.

Tuition and Fees Trends at College of the Desert
Cost Projections Are Important

Due to inflation and other variables, the price of college tends to increase every year. For this reason your final year of college might be much more expensive than your first year.

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