Feather River Community College District

570 Golden Eagle Ave
Quincy, CA 95971
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Tel: (530) 283-0202
www.frc.edu
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  • 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 ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty133 staff308 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Feather River Community College District has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The Feather River Community College District diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,058 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:124:1
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# Full-Time Students519 students2,015 students
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# Part-Time Students1,539 students6,350 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		244 students140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
-
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% Asian
6%
12%
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% Hispanic
31%
47%
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% Black
10%
6%
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% White
42%
23%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races		-
4%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
6%
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Diversity Score0.710.70
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College Completion Rate
29%
28%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,900$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,446 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,266 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,446$1,997
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,266$7,123
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid81%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,000$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,762$6,000
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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 College
    Public
    2,526 students | 38.00 Mi478-200 Hwy 139
    Susanville, CA 96130
    (530) 257-6181     38.002,526
  • Butte College
    Public
    10,100 students | 41.30 Mi3536 Butte Campus Drive
    Oroville, CA 95965
    (530) 895-2511     41.3010,100
  • Yuba College
    Public
    5,626 students | 64.70 Mi2088 N Beale Rd
    Marysville, CA 95901
    (530) 741-6700     64.705,626
  • Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City
    Private, for profit
    159 students | 65.70 Mi939 Live Oak Boulevard
    Yuba City, CA 95991
    (530) 674-9199     65.70159
  • Truckee Meadows Community College
    Public
    11,316 students | 67.80 Mi7000 Dandini Blvd
    Reno, NV 89512
    (775) 673-7000     67.8011,316
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,058 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,446
  • Out-state tuition: $7,266
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,997 per year for in-state students and $7,123 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,060 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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