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Rio Hondo College, California

Overview of Rio Hondo College

The campus of Rio Hondo College is in Whittier, California, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Rio Hondo College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in architecture and planning, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.

Rio Hondo College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Rio Hondo College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rio Hondo College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 19,012 students enrolled (9,537 full-time equivalent). Rio Hondo College has a large minority student population.

Rio Hondo College Tuition and Affordability

The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601-1699
General Phone: (562) 692-0921
Admissions Phone: (562) 908-3415
Financial Aid Phone: (562) 908-3411
http://www.riohondo.edu

Rio Hondo College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Rio Hondo College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Security And Law Enforcement570criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections
Liberal Arts302liberal arts and sciences, geography, library science, minority and gender studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine232EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Family And Social Work157child development, family systems
Business And Management77business management, accounting, retail, international business, small business management
Engineering Technician31hazardous materials tech, drafting
Architecture And Planning28architectural tech
Mechanics And Repair22automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair
Office And Administration17office management
Computer Science And Engineering15information technology
Medical Adminstration9medical records tech
Therapy And Counseling6substance abuse counseling
Photography And Commercial Art5commercial art, photography
Media4journalism, mass communication, animation and special effects, radio and television
Art Studies3art studies
Music2music
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Production Trades0welding
Transportation0construction equipment operation
Construction Trades0plumbing, carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0sports and fitness management

Number of programs and degrees for Rio Hondo College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree73630
Award of less than 1 academic year69024
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5512

Student Body

In 2005, Rio Hondo College had a total enrollment of 19,012 students (9,537 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White14%
Black3%
Hispanic55%
Asian11%
American Indian1%
Other Races14%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1918%
20-2116%
22-2417%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California92%
State unknown8%

Rio Hondo College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time53 %

Rio Hondo College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Whittier, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Rio Hondo College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (562) 908-3415

Rio Hondo College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 650
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,626
Books and supplies$ 1,600

Financial Aid:
Rio Hondo College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (562) 908-3411

Rio Hondo College Faculty

Rio Hondo College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7772
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2017
Non-tenured and not on tenure track01

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year97$71,25089$69,851
All faculty totalacademic year97$71,25089$69,851

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorshort term0*1*
All faculty totalshort term0*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Rio Hondo College Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family Systems

LIBERAL ARTS
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Geography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

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Rio Hondo College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Rio Hondo College Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Rio Hondo College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Rio Hondo College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Rio Hondo College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Rio Hondo College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Rio Hondo College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in architecture and planning
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Rio Hondo College % of degrees in architecture and planning
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Rio Hondo College % of degrees in family and social work
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Rio Hondo College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Rio Hondo College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Rio Hondo College Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Rio Hondo College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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