College of the Redwoods

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka, CA 95501

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%.
College of the Redwoods is the only community colleges within Humboldt County, CA.
The nearest community college to College of the Redwoods is Shasta College (98.8 miles away).

Top Placements

College of the Redwoods places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of College of the Redwoods has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of the Redwoods diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,965 students	7,516 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	36:1	44:1

# Full-Time Students	1,954 students	1,613 students

# Part-Time Students	3,011 students	5,903 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	155	144

% American Indian/Alaskan	6%	-

% Asian	4%	13%

% Hispanic	11%	37%

% Black	1%	7%

% White	63%	32%

% Hawaiian	1%	-

% Two or more races	5%	3%

% Unknown races	9%	5%

Diversity Score	0.58	0.73

College Completion Rate	11%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$30,400	$34,600

The public in-state tuition of $1,182 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 33% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,846 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 670% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,182	$1,636

Out-State Tuition Fees	$6,846	$6,797

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	82%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$5,349	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to College of the Redwoods is Shasta College (98.8 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.