Santa Rosa Junior College
About Santa Rosa Junior College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Santa Rosa Junior College teaches in Sonoma County, in the middle of California's wine country, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The social sciences, biological sciences and business are its largest programs, and it teaches viticulture on its own vineyard.
Founded
1918
Location
Santa Rosa, California
Students
15,080
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
36.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,318
Out-of-state: $11,308
Avg Net Price
$6,331
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$47,224
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
36.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.7%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
30.6%
$/Student
$12.1K
Class Size
Large
The 36.9% graduation rate is below average, but 71.7% 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
$1,318
In-State
$11,308
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,506
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,974
After Financial Aid
$6,331
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,275
Receive Grants
16.9%
Take Loans
0.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $15,974/yr, including $21,676 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,331.
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 Santa Rosa Junior College fund their education.
While in School
16.9%
Get Grants
Free money
0.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,251
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$101/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,500, 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 Santa Rosa Junior College.
Gender
55.2%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
15,080
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
36.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 55% of the student body. 47.7% 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: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
15,080
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Santa Rosa Junior College fields 11 varsity teams with 400 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
11
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
400
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
268
Men
132
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 Santa Rosa Junior Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$47,224
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Social Sciences, General
$28K
358 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$48K
297 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$64K
150 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$45K
142 grads
4yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
106 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$101K
100 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $47K 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.