What division is Desert?

Desert competes at the JUCO / Community College level in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Mountain Conference (MoC).

What GPA do you need for Desert?

The average GPA at Desert is 2.8. This program has accessible academic requirements.

Desert has an enrollment of approximately 10,207 students in a urban setting.

How do I get recruited to play at Desert?

To get recruited at Desert, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Desert's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Desert

Palm Desert, CAJUCOCalifornia Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Mountain Conference (MoC)

HSIVisit athletics site

JUCO / Community College

Division

10,207

Enrollment

2.8

Avg GPA

70%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.8+ GPA bar.

Desert is a JUCO / Community College program in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Mountain Conference (MoC), located in Palm Desert, CA. We map football and basketball at Desert, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

2.8

Student:Faculty

26:1

Retention

70%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$31,085

Coaching Staff22 coaches across football and basketball

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Why this exists

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About Desert Athletics

Desert is a JUCO / Community College athletic program located in Palm Desert, CA, competing in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) - Mountain Conference (MoC). With an enrollment of 10,207 students, Desert offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football and basketball at Desert with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Desert is 2.8.

RawRecruit covers JUCO programs across football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's track & field. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Desert.