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Blythe, CA 92225
p. 760-921-5500
w. www.paloverde.edu
Palo Verde College
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Information Summary
Ranks 3068th overall and 277th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
34.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$1,946 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
32 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
46% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,116 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Blythe, CA 92225
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,641 (19,742 urban / 4,899 rural) |
| Households | 5,547 (2.91 people per house) |
| Families | 4,017 (3.44 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,583 |
| Pop. — Asian | 404 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 122 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 497 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 11,702 |
| Pop. — Other | 9,196 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Palo Verde College?
Ranks 3714th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | $4,844 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $560 | $560 | $560 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $193 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $1,946 | $1,946 | $6,270 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,646 | $13,646 | $17,970 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,326 | $8,326 | $12,650 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $728  $560 |
$728  $560 |
$4,900  $4,884 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,260  $1,386 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,568  $8,700 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,900  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $6,122  $6,380 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Palo Verde College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Palo Verde College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,990 | 36 |  50% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $830 | 60 |  83% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 61 |  85% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Palo Verde College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 290 | 62 | 352 |
Hispanic | 693 | 339 | 1,032 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 185 | 36 | 221 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 46 | 27 | 73 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,620 | 500 | 2,120 |
Race Unknown | 229 | 88 | 317 |
| Total | 3,064 | 1,052 | 4,116 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Palo Verde College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 38 | 95 | |
| 47 | 8 | 55 | |
| 41 | 4 | 45 | |
| 1 | 25 | 26 | |
| 1 | 20 | 21 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Palo Verde College Ranks 709th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $65,829 ($67,254 male / $63,780 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 39 (23 male / 16 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 94 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $742,646 |
Palo Verde College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. That is, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL and Independent Study. Palo Verde College is unique in its study options. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Palo Verde College.
- Security and Protective Services:
- Fire Science/Firefighting, Law Enforcement Administration
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- History:
- History – General
- Popular majors:
- seventy-nine percent liberal arts, seventeen percent business per marketing
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Office Clerical Services, Real Estate
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Music – General
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $177 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
Palo Verde College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. In addition, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Palo Verde College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at ninety-eight percent scholarships per grants and two percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and State/District Residency.
Palo Verde College Students
In addition, the student body consists of ninety-five percent in-state students, five percent out-of-state students, forty-eight percent part-time students, thirty-three percent women and sixty-seven percent men. The school’s size is approximately one thousand and twenty-seven degree-seeking undergrads and one hundred and ninety-two first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Additionally, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Palo Verde College offers Associate degrees.
To be sure, the school is located 160 miles from Riverside.This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.
Palo Verde College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
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