Feather River Community College District

570 Golden Eagle Ave
Quincy, CA 95971-9124

Tel: (530) 283-0202

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 1,715 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Feather River Community College District is the only community colleges within Plumas County, CA.
The nearest community college to Feather River Community College District is Lassen Community College (38.0 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Feather River Community College District	(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	51 staff	97 staff

The student population of Feather River Community College District has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Feather River Community College District diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,715 students	7,516 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	34:1	44:1

# Full-Time Students	746 students	1,613 students

# Part-Time Students	969 students	5,903 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	-	144

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-

% Asian	3%	13%

% Hispanic	12%	37%

% Black	17%	7%

% White	55%	32%

% Hawaiian	4%	-

% Two or more races	1%	3%

% Non Resident races	1%	3%

% Unknown races	6%	5%

Diversity Score	0.65	0.73

College Completion Rate	29%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$28,900	$34,600

The public in-state tuition of $1,446 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,266 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,446	$1,636

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,266	$6,797

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	73%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,492	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,957	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Feather River Community College District is Lassen Community College (38.0 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.