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College of the Desert Baseball

College of the Desert (COD) · Palm Desert, California · Public university

Somewhat Recognized
Other
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Graduation rate31%finish within six years
Undergraduates12,861Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty26 : 1students per instructor
Average net price$18,169per year after aid
Coaches

College of the Desert Baseball coaches

Coaches at College of the Desert who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where College of the Desert competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
Other
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
codathletics.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingAccounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingAdministrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, GeneralAlternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/TechnicianAnthropology, GeneralAnthropology, OtherApplied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Student-to-faculty
26 : 1
Graduation rate
31% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$1,288
Out-of-state tuition$10,136
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$18,169
Campus

Where it is

College of the Desert in Palm Desert.

Location
Palm Desert, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
collegeofthedesert.edu
Overview

About College of the Desert Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Sam DiMatteo, the Head Coach, leads the College of the Desert Baseball staff of 9 coaches, verified September 2026. College of the Desert (COD) competes in Other Baseball. College of the Desert is a large public school in Palm Desert, California with 12,861 undergraduates and an average net price of $18,169 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by College of the Desert Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Sam DiMatteo, the Head Coach and Alex Chavarria, the Head Pitching Coach. College of the Desert has 9 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Sam can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the College of the Desert staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

College of the Desert Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is College of the Desert public or private?

College of the Desert is a public school in Palm Desert, California.

How many coaches does College of the Desert Baseball have?

9 coaches, led by Sam DiMatteo, the Head Coach.

How much does College of the Desert cost?

In-state tuition is $1,288 and out-of-state tuition is $10,136 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,169.

How do I contact the College of the Desert Baseball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026