ROTC at College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Yes, through cross-town: College of the Desert students join Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.
Cross-town & partner options
College of the Desert students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 110.6 miAir Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 62.0 miROTC outcomes
Students at College of the Desert in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from College of the Desert. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
College of the Desert has undergraduate students. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for College of the Desert.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at College of the Desert: FAQ
Does College of the Desert have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: College of the Desert students join Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.
Which ROTC branches can College of the Desert students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at California State University, San Bernardino, 62 mi).
Is ROTC at College of the Desert on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at College of the Desert and train with the unit at California State University, San Bernardino.
School links and location
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