Best Riverside Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 29,546 students in Riverside, California.
Riverside community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 39:1.

Top Ranked Riverside, CA Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Private for-profit
11801 Pierce St., Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 729-5320
| 287 students
North-West College-Riverside
Private for-profit
4550 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 351-7750
| 361 students
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private for-profit
4130 Mennes Ave
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 228-9922
| 199 students
Platt College-Riverside
Private for-profit
6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
| 618 students
Riverside City College
Public
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
| 28,081 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Riverside, CA?
There are 5 community colleges serving 29,546 students in Riverside, CA.
What is community college diversity score in Riverside, CA?
Community colleges in Riverside have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Riverside, CA?
Community colleges in Riverside, CA have approximately 86% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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