Best Riverside County Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 64,575 students in Riverside County County, California.
The top ranked community colleges in Riverside County, CA include American College of Healthcare and Technology, Mayfield College and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.
Riverside County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 24:1.

Top Ranked Riverside County Community Colleges (2024-25)

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
Mayfield College
Private for-profit
35-325 Date Palm Dr Ste 101
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 328-5554
| 323 students
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private for-profit
4130 Mennes Ave
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 228-9922
| 199 students
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts
Private not-for-profit
1132 Olympic Drive
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 493-6753
| 31 students
College of the Desert
Public
43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-8041
| 10,229 students
Moreno Valley College
Public
16130 Lasselle St
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 571-6100
| 7,694 students
1499 N. State St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 487-6752
| 14,035 students
Norco College
Public
2001 Third St
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 372-7000
| 8,756 students
North-West College-Riverside
Private for-profit
4550 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 351-7750
| 361 students
Palo Verde College
Public
One College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 921-5500
| 4,152 students
Platt College-Riverside
Private for-profit
6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
| 466 students
Professional Golfers Career College
Private for-profit
26109 Ynez Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(800) 877-4380
| 82 students
Riverside City College
Public
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
| 17,960 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Riverside County, CA

Community Colleges in Riverside County, CA (Closed)

School
Location
Students
Sage College (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
12125 Day Street, Bldg. L
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 781-2727
| 407 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Riverside County, CA?
There are 13 community colleges serving 64,575 students in Riverside County, CA.
What is community college diversity score in Riverside County, CA?
Riverside County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Riverside County, CA?
Community colleges in Riverside County, CA are approximately 96% minority students (majority Black).

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