College of the Desert
Health Sciences & ECE Division
College of the Desert is a Public institution with a campus in Palm Desert, California. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the California Board of Nursing. The Palm Desert, California campus for College of the Desert is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 10,382. The student-to-faculty ratio is 26-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $1,326, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $9,138 for the most recent reporting period.
Nursing Programs
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- LPN to Registered Nurse Program (LPN to RN)
Visit the College of the Desert website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in California periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the California Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for California will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.
Tuition Cost And Admissions
| Description | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|
| Student population: | 10,382 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio: | 26-to-1 |
| In-state tuition & fees: | $1,326 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees: | $9,138 |
| Percent on financial aid: | 86% |
| Campus housing: | no |
| Open admissions policy: | yes |
Student Profile
Ethnicity of Students
Campus Location
Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to College of the Desert. You can also see the College of the Desert campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.
- Address: 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, California 92260
- Phone Number: 760-346-8041
College of the Desert students, employees, and website visitors may notify us of a correction using our contact us page. When submitting corrections, please include a website URL where we can verify the nursing school information.
Last updated: July 23, 2024