School Highlights
High Desert Medical College serves 1,352 students (95% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,352 students
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
High Desert Medical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
High Desert Medical College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of High Desert Medical College has grown by 114% over five years.
The High Desert Medical College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,352 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,288 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
64 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,288 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
64 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
15%
13%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
53%
7%
% White
4%
23%
% Hawaiian
22%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5853%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,125
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Medical College's ranking?
High Desert Medical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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