California Indian Nations College Tuition & Completion

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

California Indian Nations College is a public community college in Palm Desert, California, enrolling about 142 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Published tuition for full-time study starts near $7,743 before fees and financial aid. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (45.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (35.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,743
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 142 12.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 20.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 236
  • Room & Board: $20,446 annual estimate

California Indian Nations College: what the data shows

Common questions about California Indian Nations College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is California Indian Nations College?

California Indian Nations College is located in Palm Desert, CA (ZIP 92211).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is California Indian Nations College public or private?

California Indian Nations College is a Public institution.

How much does California Indian Nations College cost?

Published tuition: $7,743.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,972.

How big is California Indian Nations College?

Total enrollment: 142 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 236 students.

About 13% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at California Indian Nations College?

First-year retention: 100.0%.

How much debt do students have?

0.00% of students receive Pell grants.

What is California Indian Nations College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$7,743
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Indian Nations College was $7,743.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 California Indian Nations College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$30,972 4-Year Tuition

$20,446 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,080 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$29,269 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$117,076 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for California Indian Nations College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California Indian Nations College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 California Indian Nations College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2020–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2020$7,743$7,743—
2021$7,743$7,743—
2022$7,743$7,743—
2023$7,743$7,743—

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

California Indian Nations College reported total enrollment of about 142 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 15% male and 85% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (45.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (35.2%), and Two or More Races (12.0%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Indian Nations College in 2024 is 142 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 236 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

100.0%
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 45.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from California Indian Nations 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: 21% male / 79% female
  • Sociology, General: 50% male / 50% 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 California Indian Nations College.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for California Indian Nations College.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 14 completions

2. Sociology, General: 2 completions

Most popular programs at California Indian Nations College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for California Indian Nations College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California Indian Nations College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 20.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,720
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,853

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

California Indian Nations College is a public institution located in Palm Desert, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Sociology, General. Enrollment is approximately 142 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (45.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (35.2%), Two or More Races (12.0%).

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Location

Palm Desert, CA 92211

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

California Indian Nations College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is California Indian Nations College located?

California Indian Nations College is located in Palm Desert, CA.

How much does California Indian Nations College cost?

Reported tuition is $7,743 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $20,446 annually.

What is the student body demographics at California Indian Nations College?

California Indian Nations College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 236 students, Hispanic or Latino (45.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (35.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

Is California Indian Nations College public or private?

California Indian Nations College is a public institution located in Palm Desert, CA.

Is California Indian Nations College an HBCU?

No. California Indian Nations College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is California Indian Nations College a tribal college?

No. California Indian Nations College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is California Indian Nations College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—California Indian Nations College reports 45.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is California Indian Nations College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for California Indian Nations College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Palm Desert, California city 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.