by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for College of the Desert, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of the Desert ran $1,326 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $10,174. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $38 in-state and $38 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,136 |
| Fees | $38 | $38 |
| Total | $1,326 | $10,174 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does College of the Desert cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how College of the Desert costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, College of the Desert is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the College of the Desert Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at College of the Desert has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,932 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,100 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $9,548 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,136 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at College of the Desert has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 6.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $10,800 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,326. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.30%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,611.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,326 | $10,611 |
| In 2 Years | $1,326 | $11,067 |
| In 3 Years | $1,326 | $11,543 |
| In 4 Years | $1,326 | $12,039 |
| In 5 Years | $1,326 | $12,557 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $45,260, or close to $5,304 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at College of the Desert, head to the College of the Desert Financial Aid page.
