School Highlights
High Desert Medical College serves 2,280 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,280 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
High Desert Medical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
High Desert Medical College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
88 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
8
Student Body
The student population of High Desert Medical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The High Desert Medical College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,280 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,189 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
91 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
275 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,189 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
91 students
5,798 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
58%
46%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
14%
23%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$15,125
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Medical College's ranking?
High Desert Medical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Most Programs Offered.
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