Santa Rosa Junior College, or SRJC, is a community college located in Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California. It was established in 1918 and is the tenth oldest community college in the state. The campus of SRJC is over 100 acres and it also operates a 40-acre campus in Petaluma.
SRJC runs a public safety training center in Windsor, a self-supporting farm near Forestville, a culinary arts center in downtown Santa Rosa, and a technology academy on the Petaluma Campus. The college is consistently ranked as one of the top community colleges in the U.S.
Santa Rosa Junior College’s athletic teams are known as the Bear Cubs.
The campus of Santa Rosa Junior College is in Santa Rosa, CA, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Santa Rosa Junior College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes Santa Rosa Junior College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, the school had 25,626 students enrolled (13,890 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Santa Rosa Junior College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Santa Rosa Junior College
1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395
General Phone: (707) 527-4011
http://www.santarosa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1,592 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, corrections and criminal justice |
| Liberal Arts | 821 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities, economics, Spanish language, history, anthropology, area studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 422 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 217 | phlebotomy, mental health services tech, pharmacy tech, radiographer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical assistant, veterinary assistant |
| Business And Management | 131 | business and related services, accounting, business management, sales, small business management, international business, taxation, electronic commerce, ... |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 120 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 116 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 113 | child development, human services, foodservice management, adult development and aging |
| Office And Administration | 88 | data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Science | 50 | biological and physical sciences, biology |
| Production Trades | 43 | machinist, welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer support, computer and info science, webmastering, system administration, computer science, information technology, computer graphics, computer networking |
| Design | 26 | graphic design, interior design, fashion design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 21 | floristry, landscaping, plant nursery |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 15 | real estate |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 12 | various agricultural courses, various agricutural courses, agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural machine tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | conservation |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama, dance |
| Medicine | 7 | medical preparatory |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | drawing, photography |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | parks and recreation management, health and physical education |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 5 | community health |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Animal Science And Care | 5 | equestrian studies, animal husbandry |
| Construction Trades | 4 | construction manager, apparel and textile marketing, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Fine Arts | 3 | metal and jewelry, sculpture, ceramics |
| Architecture And Planning | 3 | architectural tech |
| Media | 1 | communication and journalism, digital communications |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Santa Rosa Junior College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2,580 | 67 |
| Associate's degree | 1,139 | 67 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 187 | 41 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 38 | 3 |
In 2007, Santa Rosa Junior College had a total enrollment of 25,626 students (13,890 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 88% |
| State unknown | 12% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Rosa, 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 | $ 600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,662 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,422 |
Financial Aid:
Santa Rosa Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 128700)
Santa Rosa Junior College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 109 | 142 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 130 | $83,752 | 186 | $78,941 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 130 | $83,752 | 186 | $78,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography, Other
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Santa Rosa Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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