by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what College of the Desert charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our College of the Desert cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at College of the Desert ran about $8,970 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $1,326 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,932 | $38 | $8,970 |
| In-State | $1,288 | $38 | $1,326 |
College of the Desert tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does College of the Desert cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $8,970 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, College of the Desert is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at College of the Desert pay about $1,326 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how College of the Desert compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: College of the Desert Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state College of the Desert increased with an average annual rate of -0.18% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,321 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at College of the Desert to be $2,640, and $5,272 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.37% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $9,217.
For two years This means an estimated $18,561 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at College of the Desert, and $37,634 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at College of the Desert.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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