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Feather River College is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college serving Plumas County and the Northern California Sierra region. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education that prepares students to enter the job market, allows them to transfer to senior colleges and universities, and assists them in achieving their educational and personal goals Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and supports the economic growth of the community.
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| County |
Plumas County, CA |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
593 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,021 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
1,614 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
148 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
58% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
32% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,904 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
16% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$816 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
23% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,020 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
36% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,745 |
$3,048 |
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- Feather River College is a public, two year community college, fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- "Feather River Country" is a land of majestic, snowcapped mountains, lush valleys and scattered small towns. Feather River College is located within walking distance of the picturesque town of Quincy where 5,000 friendly residents enjoy a peaceful, unhurried life style and exceptional services. Facilities include a hospital, library, churches, theater, restaurants and a shopping center.
- Perched on a mountain side forested with pine and oak, Feather River College is tucked away in one of California's hidden, quiet spots. Bordering Plumas National Forest, the 256-acre campus hosts a variety of wildlife, including a resident deer herd.
- The Feather River Residence Hall complex is owned by the Feather River College Foundation. The student-exclusive, two-story apartment buildings are modern and convenient, and are located a short, five-minute walk from the center of the Feather River College campus. A suite-style dorm design naturally blends into the nearby hillside, which provides a backdrop of towering pine and oak.
- The Learning Center (LC) offers assistance to students by providing a congenial environment for learning how to think and write, primarily through one-on-one instruction or group tutoring in all disciplines.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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