Riverside City College
About Riverside City College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Riverside City College has taught in the Inland Empire since 1916 and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences, business and kinesiology are its largest programs, and its students transfer mostly into the University of California and Cal State systems.
Founded
1916
Location
Riverside, California
Students
18,346
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
36.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,428
Out-of-state: $12,498
Avg Net Price
$8,377
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,091
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
36.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.4%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
35.8%
$/Student
$7.4K
Class Size
Large
The 36.6% graduation rate is below average, but 70.4% 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
$16,911
After Financial Aid
$8,377
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,931
Receive Grants
34.3%
Take Loans
1%
Tuition is $1,428/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,377.
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 Riverside City College fund their education.
While in School
34.3%
Get Grants
Free money
1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,199
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$85/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Riverside City College.
Gender
58.5%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
18,346
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55.7%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
26.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 55.7% 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
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
18,346
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
Riverside City College fields 12 varsity teams with 504 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
12
Biggest: Track and Field (Outdoor)
Student Athletes
504
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
340
Men
164
Women
9
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Riverside City Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,091
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
1344 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$33K
493 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$33K
338 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$26K
175 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$90K
166 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$35K
159 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $33K six years out, growing to $41K 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.