Palo Verde College California

Rural California community college serving 3,461 students with minimal tuition in Blythe.

College statistics

Address:
One College Drive
Blythe, CA
92225
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Palo Verde College is a public two-year community college in Blythe, California, serving a rural region in the eastern part of the state. The college enrolls about 3,461 students and offers transfer pathways and general education coursework in liberal arts and sciences.

In-state tuition runs $1,380 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $1,380 for California residents. Out-of-state students pay $13,800 in tuition and the same total cost of attendance. The low in-state cost makes the college accessible to local and commuting students seeking to complete their first two years before transferring to a four-year institution.

As a community college, Palo Verde functions primarily as a transfer pathway, allowing students to earn their associate degree and move on to bachelor's degree programs elsewhere. The college works best for students who are geographically rooted in the Blythe area, cost-conscious, or unsure about committing to a four-year program. For more information about programs and services, visit the official website at https://www.paloverde.edu/.