Riverside City College

4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
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Tel: (951) 222-8000
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  • 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 18,547 students (28% of students are full-time).
  • Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
  • Riverside City College is one of 7 community colleges within Riverside County, CA.
  • The nearest community college to Riverside City College is Sage College (6.1 miles away).

Top Placements

Riverside City College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 361 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Riverside City College(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty361 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Riverside City College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The Riverside City College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment18,547 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio51:144:1
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# Full-Time Students5,135 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students13,412 students5,903 students
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This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Riverside City College.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of CA.
% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
7%
13%
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% Hispanic
46%
37%
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% Black
6%
7%
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% White
30%
32%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
4%
5%
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Diversity Score0.690.73
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College Completion Rate
29%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,700$34,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $1,426 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $7,366 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,426$1,636
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,366$6,797
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,750$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,525$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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 Sage College (6.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Sage College
    Private, for profit
    407 students | 6.10 Mi12125 Day Street, Bldg. L
    Moreno Valley,  CA  92557
    (951) 781-2727     6.10407
  • Everest College-San Bernardino
    Private, for profit
    737 students | 8.50 Mi217 E. Club Center Drive, Ste. A
    San Bernardino,  CA  92408
    (909) 777-3300     8.50737
  • Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
    Private, for profit
    668 students | 8.70 Mi201 East Airport Drive, Suite A
    San Bernardino,  CA  92408
    (909) 884-8891     8.70668
  • San Bernardino Valley College
    San Bernardino Valley College Photo - San Bernardino Valley College maintains a culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to provide high-quality education, innovative instruction, and services to a diverse community of learners.
    Public
    17,044 students | 9.10 Mi701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
    San Bernardino,  CA  92410
    (909) 384-4400     9.1017,044
  • Everest College-Ontario
    Private, for profit
    707 students | 11.30 Mi1460 S. Milliken Ave
    Ontario,  CA  91761
    (909) 984-5027     11.30707
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 18,547 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,426
  • Out-state tuition: $7,366
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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