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College of the Desert (COD) Tuition and Fees

There is a public university in Palm Desert, CA called College of the Desert. The university covers an area of 160 acres. College of the Desert was founded in the year 1958. College of the Desert believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is I Am COD and its official colors are (roadrunner) red and (desert) gold. At College of the Desert, the total enrolment stands at 11,919. To teach

$1,297

Tuition

N/A

Cost of Attendance

$11,172

Net Price

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College of the Desert (COD) Tuition and Fees

College of the Desert is a prominent educational institution known for providing a plethora of programs across a range of fields, ensuring high-quality education for students. Notably, the cost of education for the courses offered here is low compared to the tuition charged by many institutions. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at College of the Desert comes to around $4,975, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The books and supplies and other expenses cost $1,971 and $5,274, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$1,335	$8,615
Book & Supplies	$1,917	$1,917
Room & Board cost	NA	NA
Other Expenses	NA	NA
Total Cost of Attendance	NA	NA

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $4,975. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,971 for books and supplies, $15,084 for room and boarding charges, and $5,274 toward other expenses on average in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at CD is around $27,304, as per the available information. At the university, in-state students will be required to pay an amount of $1,335 toward tuition and fees, while out-state candidates need to shell out $8,615.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$11,172

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$8,945

$30,001 to $48,000

$9,006

$48,001 to $75,000

$11,968

$75,001 to $110,000

$14,037

$110,000+

The net cost of attending College of the Desert – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $12,270 at CD. Candidates whose annual family income is less than $30,000 will have to pay a net amount of $9,222. For the individuals whose income is somewhere between $30,001 and $48,000, the amount comes to $9,266. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $11,814 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and $13,894 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$16,430

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$171

Total interest paid

$4,031

Sum of Loan Payments

$20,461

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at College of the Desert (COD) here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $16,430 for example. This will result in a $2,046 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $20,461 which is $4,031 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$1,335	$8,615
Room & Board Cost	N/A	N/A
Total Tuition & Fees	N/A	N/A

At College of the Desert, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $4,975 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $15,084 towards room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at CD adds up to $27,304.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$46

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend CD. At CD, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $38. Also, College of the Desert currently offers a number of online courses to students across 62 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	N/A	$13,779
Other Expense	N/A	$4,248
Book & Supplies	$1,917	$1,917

As far as the housing and related charges are concerned, the off-campus housing facilities will cost students $20,358 per year. However, it should be noted that on-campus lodging facilities are not available at the college. For off-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total about $15,084 per year. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,971. Meanwhile, the other expenses that one needs to plan for add up to $5,274 for off-campus students.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

$13,779

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

$4,248

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,917

Off Campus

$1,917

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the college is estimated to be around $136,574. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $12,270 in 2018-2019, $11,172 in 2017-2018, and $10,002 in 2016-2017.

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