College of the Redwoods
Tel:
(707) 476-4100
- 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 Highlights
College of the Redwoods serves 4,965 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Top Placements
College of the Redwoods places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| College of the Redwoods | (CA) 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 |
| Total Faculty | 138 staff | 97 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of the Redwoods is Shasta College (98.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Shasta CollegePublic8,342 students | 98.80 Mi11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 242-7500 98.808,342 - College of the SiskiyousPublic2,060 students | 106.30 Mi800 College Ave
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-5555 106.302,060 - Mendocino CollegePublic3,769 students | 116.30 Mi1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3000 116.303,769 - 5,099 students | 125.60 Mi3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 956-7501 125.605,099 - Butte CollegePublic11,892 students | 153.10 Mi3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 895-2511 153.1011,892
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