Riverside City College

Riverside City College is a public community college located in Riverside, CA. It offers 167 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,420 for California residents and $11,230 for out-of-state students at Riverside City College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,921) of public community colleges in California.
It has 19,147 students that are higher than the average population (5,302 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 7,555 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $37,200.

Academic Overview

Riverside City College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Riverside, California.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,420 for California residents and $11,230 for other students on average. It offers 167 degree programs through 84 Certificate, 83 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address4800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone951-222-8000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,420
Out-of-State$11,230
Student Population »19,147 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate69% (Full-time)
43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,925
Students to Faculty24:1 (4.17%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,420 for California residents and $11,230 for out-of-state students at Riverside City College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,921) over public community colleges in California.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Riverside City College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,420$11,230
Books & Supplies$1,440
Off-Campus Living Costs$33,210
Average Financial Aid$3,925
Cost of Attendance$36,070$45,880
After Financial Aid$32,145$41,955
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Riverside City College$1,420$11,230
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Riverside City College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 84 Certificate, 83 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs8483NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
American/United States Studies/CivilizationNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 42 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 39 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
69 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
52 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 35 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 329 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 1,015 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 34 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 493 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 128 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 41 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 159 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 92 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 84 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and RepairNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Upholstery/UpholstererNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 41 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/TrainerNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 166 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/Commerce20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management44 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
334 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Retail ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/Commerce2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Real Estate10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 42 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 19,147 students at Riverside City College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 7,009 male students and 10,951 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total17,9605,03812,922
Male Students7,0092,1324,877
Female Students10,9512,9068,045

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Riverside City College, there are 19,147 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 12,717 students were attending classes through distance learning (7,555 students are enrolled exclusively and 5,162 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment19,147
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses7,555
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses5,162
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses6,430

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