College of the Desert total enrollment is approximately 10,932 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time College of the Desert undergraduate population is made up of 60% women, and 40% men.

For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
College of the Desert Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates

| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,192 |
| White | 572 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 117 |
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| International | 63 |
| Unknown | 39 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.

| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,066 |
| White | 1,721 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 324 |
| Asian | 322 |
| Black or African American | 257 |
| Unknown | 110 |
| International | 88 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 |

There are approximately 6,531 female students and 4,401 male students at College of the Desert.
Learn more about international students at College of the Desert.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At College of the Desert, 47.56% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.

| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3,067 |
| 20-21 | 2,234 |
| 22-24 | 1,770 |
| 25-29 | 1,638 |
| 35 and over | 1,289 |
| 30-34 | 768 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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