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Riverside City College
Riverside City College

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Founded in 1916, Riverside City College is a 2-year community college in southern California’s Inland Empire. RCC offers associate degrees and certificates in over 70 academic programs. For students who wish to learn in a different culture, RCC features study abroad programs throughout the year in Europe and the Middle East. Away from the classroom, RCC fields 19 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Tigers.

Average Net Price:
$4,620
Campus Setting:
Major city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$4,620
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,428
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$12,498
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1454
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,741
$30k - $48k
$3,662
$48k - $75k
$5,851
$75k - $110k
$8,049
$110k+
$9,848
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,082
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,092
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,801

 

Students receiving state aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2788
Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,092
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$76,614,760
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$72,683

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,377
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,377

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionNovember 30
Spring Regular DecisionApril 10
OtherJune 20
Applications Accepted
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
425
$30k - $48k
292
$48k - $75k
234
$75k - $110k
43
$110k+
9

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 951-222-8600
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
20,437
Total Number of Undergrads
20,437
0
100
9%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
7%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
26:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
73

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
59%
Residency
In-State Students
98%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
68%
White
13%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
56%
Student Organizations
47
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
292
Total Female Athletes
146
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Beach Volleyball
Riverside City College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,200
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
Amazon
Kaiser Permanente
County of Riverside
Riverside City College
Riverside Community College District
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,750
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Albert's Review

from Riverside, CA

Riverside City College is an excellent place to study! The campus is not only a beautiful place just minutes away from downtown, it is representative of a environment comprised of ambitious people. Th...

Delfino's Review

from San Bernardino, CA

Riverside Community College may just be one of the greatest community colleges; it excels in diversity, campus life, plethora of events and clubs, help is always available, nice campus with beautiful...

Erin's Review

from Moreno Valley, CA

Riverside City College provides its students the best college education possible. The rigorous workload is challenging and beneficial. Students graduate from Riverside City College with a strong and ...