Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,288 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,880 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $21,205 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,543 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 6.39% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Palo Verde College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,880
Books and supplies
$2,178
Fees and remainder
$6,147
Sticker price
$21,205
Average net price
$10,543
Average aid coverage
50%
$10,662 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Palo Verde College pays approximately $10,543 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Palo Verde College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Palo Verde College net price
$10,543
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Palo Verde College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,880 and average net price at $10,543. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,880
Current net price
$10,543
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Palo Verde College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$36,389
Undergraduates
2,909
10-Year Median Earnings - Palo Verde College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Palo Verde College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Palo Verde College?
Undergraduates
2,909
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
6.39%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 6.39% of Palo Verde College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Palo Verde College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Palo Verde College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Palo Verde College is listed at One College Drive, Blythe, CA 92225. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Palo Verde College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde College | Not available | $12,880 | $10,543 | $36,389 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Palo Verde College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Palo Verde College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Palo Verde College tuition?
Palo Verde College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,880.
What is Palo Verde College's average net price?
Palo Verde College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,543.
What is Palo Verde College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,389 for Palo Verde College.
Is Palo Verde College accredited?
Palo Verde College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Palo Verde College?
The local dataset lists 2,909 undergraduate students at Palo Verde College.
What percentage of Palo Verde College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Palo Verde College in the local dataset is 6.39%.
What is the federal loan rate at Palo Verde College?
The federal loan rate for Palo Verde College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Palo Verde College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Palo Verde College or the latest official federal education data.