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 (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- 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 Resources
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-High Traditional
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
8
School Calendar
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
717 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
717 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
717 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
717 students
967 students
% 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
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,200
$34,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,075
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
81%
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 75%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
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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