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Riverside City College

Riverside, CA·Public·17,361 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 17,361 students.

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17,361
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Grad Rate
$37,200
Earnings
10 yr
$8,000
Debt

About This School

Riverside City College is a public institution located in Riverside, California with approximately 17,361 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,420 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Riverside City College (RCC) is a public community college in Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Riverside Community College District, as well as the larger California Community Colleges System.

The numbers tell a reasonable story here — graduates carry just $8,000 in median debt, which is notably low and makes this a financially sensible starting point for students planning to transfer to a four-year school or enter the workforce without heavy loan burdens. That said, median earnings of $37,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so if your goal is a high-earning career, be intentional about your transfer path or program choice rather than assuming the degree alone will get you there. Worth considering if you want an affordable, low-risk entry into higher education in the Inland Empire, but go in with a clear plan.

Founded
1916

Notable Alumni

Noureddine MorceliChester CarlsonBob Rule

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,230
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$8,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

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

White13%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino68%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (17,361 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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