Norco College
About Norco College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Norco College teaches in the Inland Empire of southern California and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and it runs a gaming and simulation program that is unusual for a community college.
Founded
1991
Location
Norco, California
Students
8,779
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,428
Out-of-state: $12,498
Avg Net Price
$5,169
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$51,206
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72.3%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
33.5%
$/Student
$5.6K
Class Size
Large
The 41.8% graduation rate is below average, but 72.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,428
In-State
$12,498
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,454
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,075
After Financial Aid
$5,169
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,600
Receive Grants
15.8%
Take Loans
0.4%
Tuition is $1,428/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,169.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Norco College fund their education.
While in School
15.8%
Get Grants
Free money
0.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,362
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Norco College.
Gender
52.4%
Female
48%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,779
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
54.2%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
29.6%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (52% women, 48% men). 54.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
8,779
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Norco College fields 1 varsity team with 52 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
1
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
52
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
54% / 46%
28
Men
24
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Norco Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$51,206
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$43K
1022 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$45K
228 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$50K
159 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
68 grads
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
—
44 grads
Special Education and Teaching
—
37 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $51K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.