Copper Mountain Community College Tuition & Completion
Copper Mountain Community College is a public community college in Joshua Tree, California, enrolling about 1,323 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,105 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,390. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (44.3%) and White (31.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,390
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,105 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,323 29.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,949
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Copper Mountain Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Copper Mountain Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Copper Mountain Community College?
Copper Mountain Community College is located in Joshua Tree, CA (ZIP 92252).
Is Copper Mountain Community College public or private?
Copper Mountain Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Copper Mountain Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,390 in-state, $13,570 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,105.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,655 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,875 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,383 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,499 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,560.
How big is Copper Mountain Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,323 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,949 students.
About 29% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Copper Mountain Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 20.00%.
First-year retention: 67.1%.
What do graduates of Copper Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,840 six years after entry; $33,281 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
44.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Copper Mountain Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (54 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (48 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (24 completions)
- Psychology, General (21 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (15 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (13 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (13 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Copper Mountain Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 20.00%; median earnings $33,281 at 10 years; net price $9,105. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,390
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Copper Mountain Community College was $1,390.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,105
2024 Value
In 2024 Copper Mountain Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,105.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,420 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,105 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$54,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,538 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$98,152 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Copper Mountain Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Copper Mountain Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Copper Mountain Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,105 | $5,689 | $8,272 |
| 2014 | $1,108 | $5,812 | $9,452 |
| 2015 | $1,108 | $5,692 | $8,977 |
| 2016 | $1,112 | $8,672 | $8,128 |
| 2017 | $1,112 | $8,672 | $6,766 |
| 2018 | $1,112 | $8,672 | $8,055 |
| 2019 | $1,112 | $7,304 | $5,578 |
| 2020 | $1,112 | $8,072 | $7,936 |
| 2021 | $1,114 | $8,482 | $7,926 |
| 2022 | $1,114 | $9,082 | $9,158 |
| 2023 | $1,114 | $11,050 | $7,962 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Copper Mountain Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,323 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (44.3%), White (31.6%), and Black or African American (7.6%). About 44.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
29.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Copper Mountain Community College in 2024 is 1,323 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,949 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.50% 100% Completion Time
20.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.50% of students graduating from Copper Mountain Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 23% male / 77% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Copper Mountain Community College.
Return on Investment
$33,281 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
813.81% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Copper Mountain Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 54 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 48 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 24 completions
5. Psychology, General: 21 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 15 completions
7. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 13 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 13 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Copper Mountain Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Copper Mountain Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Copper Mountain Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,670
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,917
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Copper Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Joshua Tree, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,323 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (44.3%), White (31.6%), Black or African American (7.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 20.00%. Approximately 44.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.00% graduation rate at Copper Mountain Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Copper Mountain Community College located?
Copper Mountain Community College is located in Joshua Tree, CA.
How much does Copper Mountain Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,390 and average net price is $9,105 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Copper Mountain Community College?
Copper Mountain Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,949 students, Hispanic or Latino (44.3%), White (31.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Copper Mountain Community College?
About 53.0% of students at Copper Mountain Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Copper Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,840 six years after entry and $33,281 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Copper Mountain Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Copper Mountain Community College public or private?
Copper Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Joshua Tree, CA.
Is Copper Mountain Community College an HBCU?
No. Copper Mountain Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Copper Mountain Community College a tribal college?
No. Copper Mountain Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Copper Mountain Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Copper Mountain Community College reports 44.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Copper Mountain Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Copper Mountain Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.