California Indian Nations College

75080 Frank Sinatra Dr, Ste 222
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

California Indian Nations College serves 154 students (13% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

California Indian Nations College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California Indian Nations College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1 staff
72 staff

Student Body

The student population of California Indian Nations College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The California Indian Nations College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
154 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
154:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
20 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
134 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
70 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
20 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
134 students
5,798 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
41%
n/a
% Hispanic
44%
46%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
2%
23%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 05/10/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Indian Nations College's ranking?
California Indian Nations College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Riverside County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Riverside County, CA is Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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