Riverside City College
- RCC has been the community's college of choice for nearly nine decades. The College offers 100+ programs leading to an associate's degree, career certificate or transfer to a four-year college or university. Each semester, more that 30,000 students take classes online or at one of RCC's campuses or education centers.
School Highlights
Riverside City College serves 21,118 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 21,118 students
- In-state tuition: $1,426
- Out-state tuition: $7,366
- Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Riverside City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 749 teachers has grown by 68% over five years.
Riverside City College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
749 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Riverside City College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 51:1 over five years.
The Riverside City College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
21,118 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
6,091 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
15,027 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
62%
47%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
College Completion Rate
26%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,426 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,366 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,426
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,366
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Riverside Community College has always been this community's college. One of the oldest two-year colleges in California. RCC traces its heritage back to 1916, to a time when Poly High School sat on what is now the Riverside City Campus. Located in the City of Riverside, the campus opened in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School and today serves more than 19,000 students each semester. Students attending the City Campus can choose to earn an associate's degree, transfer to a four-year college or university or earn a career certificate that prepares them to enter the workforce. Thanks to strong programs in liberal arts and science, athletics, and performing arts, and home to the School for Nursing, RCC is one of California's leading community colleges and is a landmark in downtown Riverside. It is also home to the RCC Chancellor's Office and the Board of Trustees. Just as the Riverside City Campus is a focal point for education, athletic and performing arts activities, we believe that the RCC Alumni House will become a focal point for special alumni, college and community events. Reflected within the house are the heritage of Riverside, the Wood Streets, and RCC. Riverside Community College is a California public community college, fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Riverside City College is Platt College-Riverside (5.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Platt College-Riverside
Private for-profit
6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
5.6 miles
| 484 students
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
Private, for profit
201 East Airport Drive, Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 884-8891
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 884-8891
8.7 miles
| 744 students
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
9.1 miles
| 14,872 students
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Private, for profit
4580 Ontario Mills Parkway
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 948-7582
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 948-7582
11.6 miles
| 595 students
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