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Riverside City College

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA · City · 18,346 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Riverside City College (RCC) is a highly regarded California community college best known for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities, competitive athletics, and strong career technical education. The college excels through its prestigious School of Nursing—which consistently boasts top licensing exam pass rates—as well as its acclaimed programs in performing arts, culinary arts, and automotive technology. Set on a historic campus featuring classic Spanish-style architecture, RCC fosters a vibrant student culture enriched by active campus organizations, dynamic Tigers athletics, and a diverse student body. A key hallmark of the RCC experience is its world-renowned "Marching Tigers" marching band and its state-of-the-art Coil School for the Arts located in downtown Riverside.


Wikipedia:Riverside City College (RCC) is a public community college in Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Riverside Community College District, as well as the larger California Community Colleges System.

Location
Riverside, CA, 92506 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
34 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,911
Out-of-state COA
$27,981
Avg net price
$8,377
In-state tuition
$1,428
Out-of-state tuition
$12,498
Books & supplies
$1,454/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,931
$30–48k
$7,371
$48–75k
$10,221
$75–110k
$12,755
$110k+
$13,880
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,779
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,091
Median debt
$8,000
Monthly loan payment
$85
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,000$8,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$13,750
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
26
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$19,199
Independent students
36%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
69%
Race & ethnicity
White
13%
Hispanic
68%
Black
7%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$7M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
36%
Avg faculty salary
$14,910/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,438
Federal loan rate
1%

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