School Highlights
Platt College-Riverside serves 618 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Platt College-Riverside
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Riverside has grown by 27% over five years.
The Platt College-Riverside diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
618 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
618 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
618 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
618 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
70%
47%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
14%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6215%
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$33,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,873
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
In what neighborhood is Platt College-Riverside located?
Platt College-Riverside is located in the Sycamore Canyon And Canyon Springs neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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