Platt College-Riverside
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Platt College-Riverside is a private for-profit institution located in Riverside, California with approximately 413 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,889 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $37,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are focused on a specific vocational or technical career path and want a small, hands-on environment rather than a traditional college experience. The relatively modest median debt at graduation — $18,685 — is a genuine bright spot, meaning students aren't leaving buried in loans, which matters a lot at a school like this. That said, the numbers tell a story worth taking seriously: a 57% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, and median earnings of $37,300 a decade after enrollment is modest given the $21,889 annual net price tag. Before committing, I'd strongly encourage your student to talk to recent graduates in their specific program and ask pointed questions about job placement rates, because the school-wide earnings figure suggests outcomes can vary significantly depending on what you study. If your student is self-directed, has a clear career goal, and will stay enrolled through to completion, this could work — but if there's any uncertainty about direction or commitment, a community college in the same area may offer a lower-risk path to the same destination.
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (413 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Platt College-Riverside
6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92507
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Platt College-Riverside cost?
The average net price at Platt College-Riverside is about $21,889 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Platt College-Riverside?
Platt College-Riverside has a graduation rate of 57%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- 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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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