Palo Verde College is a public community college located in Blythe, CA. It offers 44 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Palo Verde College is $1,380 for California residents and $13,800 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 4,639 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 2,346 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Palo Verde College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,380$13,800
Books & Supplies$2,178
Off-Campus Living Costs$23,859
Average Financial Aid$1,737
Cost of Attendance$27,417$39,837
After Financial Aid$25,680$38,100
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Palo Verde College$1,380$13,800
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Palo Verde College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2816NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
American Sign Language (ASL)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 163 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 41 completers
NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 40 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
SociologyNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling27 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,639 students at Palo Verde College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,641 male students and 511 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,1525303,622
Male Students3,6413973,244
Female Students511133378

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,639 total students, 2,627 students enrolled through distance learning (2,346 students enrolled exclusively and 281 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,639
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,346
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses281
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,012

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Palo Verde College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
AddressOne College Drive, Blythe, CA
Phone760-921-5500
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,380
Out-of-State$13,800
Student Population »4,639 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »30%
Transfer-out Rate12%
Retention Rate59% (Full-time)
44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$1,737
Students to Faculty24:1 (4.17%)