College Of The Redwoods
School Notes Overview:
The Redwoods Community College District has a commitment both to our students and to our community. We are committed to maximizing the success of each student with the expectation that each student will meet her or his educational goal, achieve appropriate learning outcomes in his/her courses and programs, and develop an appreciation for life-long learning. In partnership with other local agencies, we are also committed to enriching the economic vitality of the community whom we serve....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Humboldt County, CA | - |
| 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 | 2,279 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,429 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,708 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 160 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 63% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 41% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,964 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 51% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,035 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 14% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,231 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 12% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,841 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The main campus for the College of the Redwoods is located just south of the city of Eureka. Classes began in the permanent site in September, 1967. At this location, more than 1,000 classes are offered per semester, serving approximately 5,000 full and part-time students.
- In addition to the main campus, College of the Redwoods has a strong commitment to serve the residents of the district by providing campuses in Crescent City and Fort Bragg and Branch campus locations in the Klamath-Trinity and Southern Humboldt areas.
- Designated lower-division, baccalaureate-level courses at the College of the Redwoods are approved for transfer to all branches of the University of California (UC) and to all of the California State Universities (CSU). College of the Redwoods is approved for the education of veterans under the provisions of public law. The College is an institutional member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Community League of California. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has granted full accreditation to the College of the Redwoods since its inception. It is certified for participation in all federally sponsored educational programs.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Gone Bowling: Corsairs ready to prove they're no fluke (Eureka Times-Standard)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 08:30:22 pm
Last week, they were on a mission to capture a conference title and a Bowl Game appearance. Mission accomplished. Now, the College of the Redwoods football team is out to prove attaining both was no fluke. - Artist uses 'covert art' as activist (Eureka Times-Standard)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:38:17 am
Controversial San Francisco Bay area artist Packard Jennings will speak at a free lecture hosted by College of the Redwoods at the Accident Gallery, 210 C St. - Locals plan for marine reserves (Mendocino Beacon)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:35:57 pm
On Feb. 1, an interactive map showing new areas of the ocean off Mendocino County to close to fishing is "due. - Sieze the Bay: Corsairs win first-ever Bay Valley title; earn Bowl Game berth too (Eureka Times-Standard)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 09:46:03 am
EUREKA -- Retribution is a wonderful thing. For the College of the Redwoods football team Saturday night, it was the only thing. The Corsairs stuck to its namesake, pillaging and plundering visiting Shasta College 48-26 to not only become - Knights seek to lock up bowl bid with a win at Redwoods (The Record Searchlight)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:26:00 am
It's winner-take-all at 5 p.m. today in Eureka.The Shasta College football team takes on College of the Redwoods with first place in the Bay Valley Conference and a bowl berth in the balance.The Knights didn't expect to be in this position four weeks ago after a 17-14 road loss at Yuba. But, when the Corsairs knocked off Yuba 21-18 last week, the door to the postseason suddenly opened back up ...
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