School Highlights
Norco College serves 8,756 students (18% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 8,756 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Norco College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
136 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Norco College has declined by 19% over five years.
The Norco College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,756 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
64:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,543 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
7,213 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
631 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,543 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,213 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
13%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
59%
46%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
20%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3274%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,375
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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