North-West College-Riverside

4550 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

North-West College-Riverside serves 717 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

North-West College-Riverside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North-West College-Riverside
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
19 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
9

Student Body

The student population of North-West College-Riverside has grown by 124% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The North-West College-Riverside diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
717 students
6,850 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
717 students
1,034 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
717 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
717 students
967 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
46%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
13%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 18-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,549
$46,345

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,075
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of North-West College-Riverside?
The acceptance rate of North-West College-Riverside is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is North-West College-Riverside's ranking?
North-West College-Riverside ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Riverside County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Riverside County, CA is Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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