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Riverside City College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Riverside, California, Riverside City College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Riverside City College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Riverside City College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Riverside City College is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Riverside City College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,420

Cost of attendance at Riverside City College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,120

Cost of attendance at Riverside City College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Riverside City College received on average $5,311 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,311
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,026 47% $4,630 $4,749,984
Other Federal Grant 1,091 50% $4,716 $5,144,672
State Grant/Scholarships 1,844 84% $2,578 $4,754,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 0% $400 $800
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,864 85% $5,311 $9,899,872

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Riverside City College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Riverside City College students is 33.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.8%.

33.7%

  • asian 46.7% 49 students
  • African American 21.7% 31 students
  • white 46.9% 176 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hawaiian 18.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 30.0% 448 students
  • International Students 53.3% 32 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Service Offerings

Riverside City College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Riverside City College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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