- Norco College is a public community college in Norco, California. Norco College is part of the Riverside Community College District, which is part of the larger California Community Colleges System.
School Highlights
Norco College serves 11,351 students (19% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 11,351 students
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Norco College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 193 teachers has grown by 41% over five years.
Norco College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
193 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Norco College has grown by 10% over five years.
The Norco College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,351 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
59:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,114 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
9,237 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,351 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,114 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,237 students
5,816 students
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
59%
46%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,375
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,272
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jocelyn Yow: Political Science Lecturer -
- John Rigler: Oldest Graduate of His Class at Norco College -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Norco College?
Norco College famous alumni include: Jocelyn Yow: Political Science Lecturer and John Rigler: Oldest Graduate of His Class at Norco College.
What is Norco College's ranking?
Norco College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least debt for graduating students.
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