Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

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About Palo Verde College

Palo Verde College is a mid-sized, public institution in Blythe, CA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 3,381 students. 31% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,389.

Open

Acceptance

$18,993

Net price

3,381

Enrollment

31%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,993

Average net price

$1,288

In-state tuition

$12,880

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$2,178

Books & supplies

$25,212

Total cost of attendance

12%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$18,723

$30–48K

$19,625

$48–75K

$19,212

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing23.9%

Humanities22.7%

Multidisciplinary8.6%

Business7.6%

Mechanic & Repair Tech7.4%

Construction Trades5.5%

Precision Production5.3%

Communications Tech2.6%

Criminal Justice2.2%

Foreign Languages1.6%

After Graduation

$36,389

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,602

Median earnings (6 yrs)

31%

Graduation rate

52%

Retention rate

59%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,165

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,381

Total enrollment

81%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

64%

First-generation

Gender balance

15% women

85% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

48%

White

25%

Black

12%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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