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 4,706 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 4,706 students
In-state tuition: $1,182
Out-state tuition: $6,846
Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 155 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
College of the Redwoods
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,182 is less than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,846 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of the Redwoods cost?
College of the Redwoods's tuition is approximately $1,182 for In-State students and $6,846 for Out-State students.
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 4,706 students
In-state tuition: $1,182
Out-state tuition: $6,846
Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,238 per year for in-state students and $6,634 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,639 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
