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Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA·Public·2,909 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,909 students.

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About This School

Palo Verde College is a public institution located in Blythe, California with approximately 2,909 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,288 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Palo Verde College, formerly Palo Verde Junior College, is a public community college in Blythe, California.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — with median earnings of just $30,300 a decade after enrollment, graduates aren't seeing strong financial returns, which is worth weighing carefully against your career goals. That said, as a small community college serving a rural area in California's Inland Empire, it offers accessible, affordable entry into higher education for students in the Blythe region who may have limited options nearby. Worth considering if your plan is to complete lower-division coursework and transfer to a four-year school, keeping costs low in the process.

Founded
1947

Admissions

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ACT Scores

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,880
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants6%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White24%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino51%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,909 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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