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Riverside Community College
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Riverside Community College Academics
Founded in 1916, Riverside Community College offers nearly 100 programs that help students transfer to four-year institutions, earn associate degrees and career certificates. There are three campuses within the Riverside Community College District: Riverside City; Norco; and, Moreno Valley.
Distance learning is also available at Riverside Community College. This program is designed for students seeking a flexible learning environment. There are four types of classes students may choose: online, hybrid, teleweb, and web-enhanced.
The online classes are courses instructed via the Internet. There are no campus meetings and all assignments are completed online. The hybrid courses are twofold. The class meets on campus and also has online assignments. Teleweb courses may require some on-campus meetings or seminars; however, most of the coursework is completed by viewing lectures on video. Web-enhanced classes are traditional classroom lectures with the use of the Internet for some coursework.
Riverside Community College also has several learning centers designed for student’s specific educational needs. They are Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center; Riverside School for the Arts; Corporate Connection; School of Education; Community Education; Riverside County Culinary Academy; and Rubidoux Annex.
Riverside Community College Admissions
Riverside Community College is open to all students interested in furthering their education, and who have graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent. Prospective students can apply to the college online at their website. Once accepted, students must take an assessment test. There is no application fee and no ACT/SAT test score requirement.
Riverside Community College Financial Aid
Riverside Community College offers several financial aid options. Students may be eligible for grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. The school’s website provides detailed descriptions of all financial aid available to students and what steps are needed to complete the application process. All students are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Riverside Community College Students
Riverside Community College serves a wide range of students including high school graduates, distance learners, international students, transfer students, and working professionals. The campus provides many services for its students including a career center, computer labs, disability services, and a library with many resources which is usually open four to six days a week. Some library resources include an online catalog, a variety of Internet resources, and electronic resources. There are also many student activities around campus to partake in.
Riverside Community College Athletics
The Riverside Tigers are members of the Orange Empire Conference (OEC). The college offers a variety of team sports for men and women. There are ten men’s sports including golf, water polo, swim/dive, baseball, tennis, football, basketball, cross country, track and field, and soccer. Women’s team sports are basketball, water polo, volleyball, track and field, tennis, soccer, swim/dive, cross country, fast pitch softball, and cheerleading.
Riverside College has an online Hall of Fame section that honors athletes, coaches, contributors, and staff who were once and still are a part of the school’s athletic program. Included in that section are the inductees’ names, portrait, and biography.
Information Summary
Ranks 1850th overall and 158th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
54.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,014 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
24 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
67% / 47% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
29,486 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Riverside, CA 92506
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,405 (42,405 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 14,941 (2.78 people per house) |
| Families | 11,310 (3.17 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,791 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,644 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 166 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 657 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 33,744 |
| Pop. — Other | 4,196 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Riverside Community College?
Ranks 3515th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $600 | $600 | $5,790 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $28 | $28 | $28 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $193 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,014 | $2,014 | $7,290 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,942 | $14,942 | $20,218 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,654 | $5,654 | $10,930 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $780  $628 |
$780  $628 |
$4,356  $5,904 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,224  $1,386 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,812  $9,288 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,204  $3,640 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,096  $3,640 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Riverside Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Riverside Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Riverside Community College Ranks 4769th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,900 | 434 |  27% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $948 | 693 |  43% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $601 | 5 |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,185 | 23 |  1% |
| Any financial aid type | 705 |  44% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Riverside Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 125 | 110 | 235 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,239 | 1,974 | 3,213 |
Hispanic | 4,542 | 6,302 | 10,844 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,256 | 1,346 | 2,602 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 100 | 131 | 231 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,890 | 5,495 | 10,385 |
Race Unknown | 926 | 1,050 | 1,976 |
| Total | 13,078 | 16,408 | 29,486 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Riverside Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 730 | 1,087 | |
| 303 | 498 | 801 | |
| 16 | 638 | 654 | |
| 23 | 168 | 191 | |
| 27 | 155 | 182 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Riverside Community College Ranks 199th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $83,362 ($83,555 male / $83,176 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 371 (183 male / 188 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,075 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,118,943 |
Riverside Community College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Located in the city of Riverside, California, the Riverside Community College’s first campus opened in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School and today serves more than 35,000 students each semester. Riverside City Campus 4800 Magnolia Ave Riverside, California 92506-1299 Tel (951) 222-8000 Norco Campus 2001 Third Street Norco 92860-2600 Tel (951) 372-7000 Moreno Valley Campus 16130 Lasselle Street Moreno Valley 92551-2045 Tel (951) 571-6100 Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center 3423 Davis Avenue Riverside, California 92518 (951) 486-2800
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I was a student at RCC in the 1970's and have since moved to San Diego. I'm trying to contact my old spanish teacher, John B Blanchard. I have his old address on Granada and a phone number which is no longer in service. Can you help me get in touch with him? Please............... \ Diane Machun