| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,192 |
| White | 572 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 117 |
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| International | 63 |
| Unknown | 39 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
The majority of College of the Desert undergraduates are Hispanic.