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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, California. 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 29,160 in 2005 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 92506-1299
General Phone: (951) 222-8000
Admissions Phone: (951) 222-8600
Financial Aid Phone: (951) 222-8710
http://www.rcc.edu/
Riverside Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,081 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation, sign language translation, library science courses |
| Science | 745 | biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 570 | child development, human services, social service professions |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 352 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 283 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, forensic science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 234 | medical assistant, physician assistant, dental hygienist, dental lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 125 | computer and info science, computer programming, computer support, database administration |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 117 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 108 | accounting, business, logistics, business management, sales and marketing, retail |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 45 | culinary arts |
| Office And Administration | 40 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | drafting, HVAC tech, engineering technology, manufacturing tech |
| Construction Trades | 23 | building inspector |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair, autobody repair |
| Architecture And Planning | 22 | architectural tech |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Media | 16 | radio and television, graphic communications |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 12 | photography |
| Design | 8 | graphic design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 7 | real estate |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | early childhood special ed, teacher aide |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding, upholsterer |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Riverside Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,133 | 48 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,369 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 355 | 29 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 20 | 2 |
In 2005, Riverside Community College had a total enrollment of 29,160 students (15,542 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| State unknown | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (951) 222-8600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,356 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,224 |
Financial Aid:
Riverside Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 127000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (951) 222-8710
Riverside Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 111 | 120 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
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 | calendar year | 4 | $86,351 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $86,351 | 0 | * |
*: 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 | academic year | 157 | $74,409 | 171 | $73,092 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 157 | $74,409 | 171 | $73,092 |
*: 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
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
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
(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 science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling 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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