School Highlights
Platt College-Riverside serves 512 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Platt College-Riverside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Platt College-Riverside
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
312 staff
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Riverside has grown by 5% over five years.
The Platt College-Riverside diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
512 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
512 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
974 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
512 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
59%
45%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
18%
26%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.36%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$33,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,873
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platt College-Riverside's ranking?
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