School Highlights
North-West College-Riverside serves 361 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
North-West College-Riverside
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of North-West College-Riverside has grown by 157% over five years.
The North-West College-Riverside diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
361 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
361 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
361 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a

% Asian
9%
13%

% Hispanic
1%
47%

% Black
54%
7%

% White
13%
23%

% Hawaiian
18%
1%

% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.65
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.718%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,200
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% 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
100%
86%

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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 higher than the state average of 86%.
What is North-West College-Riverside's ranking?
North-West College-Riverside ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.
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