Riverside Community College, or RCC, is located in the city of Riverside, California. The first campus of the college was established in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School. The main campus is located in downtown Riverside but there are also many satellite campuses located in Norco, Moreno Valley, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center and the Rubidoux Annex in Rubidoux.
RCC students can opt for an associate’s degree, transfer to a four-year college or university or earn a career certificate which prepares them to enter the professional world. The college enrolls more than 35,000 students each semester. RCC is home to the world class Winter Guard "Fantasia", and also to “Viewpoints", the award-winning student newspaper.
The official mascot of RCC is the Tiger, and the sports teams are nicknamed the Tigers.
Riverside Community College is found in Riverside, CA. Riverside is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Riverside Community College.
The school is known for its programs in science and family and social work.
Riverside Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Riverside Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 30,961 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Riverside Community College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Riverside Community College
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
http://www.rcc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 930 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation, sign language translation, geography courses, humanities |
| Family and Social Work | 715 | child development, social service professions, human services |
| Science | 693 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 528 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 410 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, forensic science, security and loss prevention |
| Medical Support and Technology | 201 | medical assistant, physician assistant, dental hygienist, dental lab tech, dental assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 132 | cosmetology |
| Business and Management | 92 | accounting, business management, business, sales and marketing, logistics, international business, business and related services, retail, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 62 | computer and info science, computer programming, computer support, systems analyst, webmastering, database administration, computer networking |
| Architecture and Planning | 37 | architectural tech |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | HVAC tech, drafting, engineering technology, manufacturing tech |
| Design | 25 | graphic design |
| Office and Administration | 21 | administrative assistant, data entry, office management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 18 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Media | 15 | graphic communications, radio and television, animation and special effects, digital communications, communication and journalism, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Construction Trades | 14 | building inspector |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | culinary arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Production Trades | 0 | upholsterer, welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Riverside Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,001 | 53 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,653 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 309 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 22 | 68 |
In 2007-2008, Riverside Community College had a total enrollment of 30,961 students (20,886 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| State unknown | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 632 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,154 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Riverside Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 127000)
Riverside Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 133 | 135 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 180 | $88,646 | 195 | $88,677 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 180 | $88,646 | 195 | $88,677 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Physician Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Riverside Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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