College of the Redwoods

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd, Eureka, CA, 95501-9300
Tel: (707)476-4100
Public | 6,903 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • College of the Redwoods serves 6,903 students (37% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body.
  • College of the Redwoods is the only community colleges within Humboldt County, CA.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
College of the Redwoods
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 183 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 6,903 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:38 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 2,544 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 4,359 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 8% 1%
% Asian		 3% 2%
% Hawaiian		 1% 1%
% Hispanic		 9% 6%
% Black		 2% 15%
% White		 74% 62%
% Two or more races		 2% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $648 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,072 $8,679
 

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.

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