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College of the Desert Ratings and Reviews

  • 2 Year
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 5.0 1 review
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College of the Desert Ratings and Reviews

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1 out of 1 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

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    5.0
  • Academics
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    5.0
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Student and Parent Reviews

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Jul 2, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

The administration is wonderful! They walk each student through the process and help when a student needs direction. The only requirement is willingness and sincere application. My son is going to George Washington University because they cared to help him help himself...he graduated COD with academic recognition (honors) and received his associates degree in humanities and liberal arts. Thank you College of the Desert!! Sincerely, Jeannette Charnay (mother to David Hower)

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Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether College of the Desert was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026