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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.
The school is known for its programs in architecture and planning, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes Rio Hondo College an attractive choice for many applicants.
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.
In 2005, the school had 19,012 students enrolled (9,537 full-time equivalent). Rio Hondo College has a large minority student population.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 570 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections |
| Liberal Arts | 302 | liberal arts and sciences, geography, library science, minority and gender studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 232 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Family And Social Work | 157 | child development, family systems |
| Business And Management | 77 | business management, accounting, retail, international business, small business management |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | hazardous materials tech, drafting |
| Architecture And Planning | 28 | architectural tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Office And Administration | 17 | office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical records tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art, photography |
| Media | 4 | journalism, mass communication, animation and special effects, radio and television |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
| Construction Trades | 0 | plumbing, carpentry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Rio Hondo College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 736 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 690 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 12 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (562) 908-3415
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 77 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 97 | $71,250 | 89 | $69,851 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 97 | $71,250 | 89 | $69,851 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rio Hondo College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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