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College of the Desert (COD)
- 43-500 Monterey Ave
- Palm Desert, CA 92260
- OPEID College Code: 00118200
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- General Phone: (760) 346-8041
- President: Jerry R. Patton
- Website: www.collegeofthedesert.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 8,597
- College Alias: COD
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.collegeofthedesert.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: COD Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 46%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 27% | 39% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,277 | $3,087 | $1,202 | $799 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.3% | 13.1% | 9.3% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 36 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 174 | 274 | 258 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $594 | $644 | $728 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,137 | $5,208 | $4,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,425 | $1,314 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,100 | $8,910 | $8,568 |
| Other Expenses | $3,620 | $3,528 | $3,348 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,860 | $3,528 | $3,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,019 | $1,958 | $1,970 |
| Out of State | $6,562 | $6,522 | $5,522 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,739 | $14,396 | $13,886 |
| Out of State | $19,282 | $18,960 | $17,438 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,879 | $5,738 | $5,570 |
| Out of State | $10,422 | $10,302 | $9,122 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,597 Undergraduate: 8,597
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,653 Female: 4,944
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,653 Female: 4,944
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,053 Part-Time: 5,544
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,053 Part-Time: 5,544
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 164 | 2% |
| American Indian | 87 | 1% |
| Black | 337 | 4% |
| Asian | 420 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4,206 | 49% |
| White | 2,877 | 33% |
| Unknown | 506 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 221 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,214 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,556 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,239 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,094 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 578 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 459 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 698 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 440 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 98 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 711 | 315 | 396 |
| Faculty Status | 472 | 129 | 343 |
| Tenured Faculty | 71 | 71 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 472 | 129 | 343 |
| Primarily Instruction | 472 | 129 | 343 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 19 | - |
| Other Professionals | 13 | 13 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 207 | 154 | 53 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 96 | 76 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 40 | 28 | 12 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,378 (97) | $78,880 (54) | $77,747 (43) |
| Professor | $89,807 (34) | $90,818 (22) | $87,955 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $79,102 (23) | $81,676 (7) | $77,975 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,815 (21) | $70,028 (14) | $72,391 (7) |
| Instructor | $61,783 (16) | $62,503 (10) | $60,582 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,714 (21) | $90,303 (9) | $77,022 (12) |
| Professor | $108,051 (2) | $108,051 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,473 (118) | $78,166 (63) | $74,534 (55) |
| Professor | $89,730 (36) | $90,617 (24) | $87,955 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $79,102 (23) | $81,676 (7) | $77,975 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,815 (21) | $70,028 (14) | $72,391 (7) |
| Instructor | $61,783 (16) | $62,503 (10) | $60,582 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 218 | 154 | 64 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 208 | 154 | 54 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Football | 68 | 68 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Soccer | 18 | 18 | - |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Tennis | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,285 | $4,900 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,250 | $4,375 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 20 | 13 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 58% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | 24% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 29% |
| Unknown | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
