Feather River Community College District
- Feather River College is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college serving Plumas County and the Northern California Sierra region. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education that prepares students to enter the job market, allows them to transfer to senior colleges and universities, and assists them in achieving their educational and personal goals Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and supports the economic growth of the community.
School Highlights
Feather River Community College District serves 2,058 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 133 teachers has grown by 202% over five years.
Feather River Community College District | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 133 staff | 308 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Feather River College is a public, two year community college, fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. "Feather River Country" is a land of majestic, snowcapped mountains, lush valleys and scattered small towns. Feather River College is located within walking distance of the picturesque town of Quincy where 5,000 friendly residents enjoy a peaceful, unhurried life style and exceptional services. Facilities include a hospital, library, churches, theater, restaurants and a shopping center. Perched on a mountain side forested with pine and oak, Feather River College is tucked away in one of California's hidden, quiet spots. Bordering Plumas National Forest, the 256-acre campus hosts a variety of wildlife, including a resident deer herd. The Feather River Residence Hall complex is owned by the Feather River College Foundation. The student-exclusive, two-story apartment buildings are modern and convenient, and are located a short, five-minute walk from the center of the Feather River College campus. A suite-style dorm design naturally blends into the nearby hillside, which provides a backdrop of towering pine and oak. The Learning Center (LC) offers assistance to students by providing a congenial environment for learning how to think and write, primarily through one-on-one instruction or group tutoring in all disciplines.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Feather River Community College District is Lassen Community College (38.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Lassen Community CollegePublic2,526 students | 38.00 Mi478-200 Hwy 139
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-6181 38.002,526 - Butte CollegePublic10,100 students | 41.30 Mi3536 Butte Campus Drive
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(530) 895-2511 41.3010,100 - Yuba CollegePublic5,626 students | 64.70 Mi2088 N Beale Rd
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6700 64.705,626 - Cambridge Junior College-Yuba CityPrivate, for profit159 students | 65.70 Mi939 Live Oak Boulevard
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-9199 65.70159 - 11,316 students | 67.80 Mi7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000 67.8011,316
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