College of the Redwoods
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,829 students.
About This School
College of the Redwoods is a public institution located in Eureka, California with approximately 3,829 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,904 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
College of the Redwoods (CR) is a public community college with its main campus south of Eureka, California, United States. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and serves three counties. It has two branch campuses, as well as three additional sites. It is one of twelve community colleges in California that offer on-campus housing for students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $32,700 ten years out, which is a modest return, though the relatively low median debt of $8,080 means you won't be buried in loans while building your career. Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, small-campus community college experience in Northern California and plan to transfer to a four-year school or enter a local trade or healthcare field. Just go in with clear goals — this school rewards students who have a specific plan rather than those still figuring it out.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,829 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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