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Riverside City College
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.
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
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | October 19 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | April 10 | |
| Other | June 20 |
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
19,147
Total Number of Undergrads
19,147
Classroom Sizes
0
100
9%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
7%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $1,420 |
| 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. | $11,230 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1440 |
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. 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.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,970
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,437
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$987
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
$3,800
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
47
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,200
What Students Are Saying
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. The staff and faculty are supportive and seek to help every student as much as possible!
Albert from Riverside, 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 library window views, and friendly students!
it excels in diversity, campus life, plethora of events and clubs, help is always available, nice campus with beautiful library window views, and friendly students!
Delfino from San Bernardino, 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 proficient academic foundation.
Erin from Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside Community College is one of the best city college you can attend in Southern California. They have a great staff and faculty to help you reach your goals. Riverside Community College has become my portal to a better future.
Stephen from Riverside, CA
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