| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,066 | 73.78% |
| White | 1,721 | 15.74% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 324 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 322 | 2.95% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 2.35% |
| Unknown | 110 | 1.01% |
| International | 88 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.07% |
The majority of College of the Desert students are Hispanic. Racial/Ethnic diversity at College of the Desert below average.