About
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.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
37%
Overall completion
37%
Full-time retention
70%
Full-time retention
70%
Pell equity
7.0pp gap
Pell recipients
33%288 of 876
Non-Pell (all)
40%378 of 944
No Federal Aid
40%378 of 944
Non-Pell students graduate at a 7.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 146 Title IV programs, 9 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 2 fail. 135 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
146
Passing
9
6.2% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
2
1.4% of portfolio
Fail rate
1.4%
+0.8pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
146programs
- Passing9 · 6.2%
- No Data135 · 92.5%
- Failing2 · 1.4%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
2
At Risk
0
Watch
2
Safe
7
No data
135
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
English Language and Literature General
Associate Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$34,561
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-4.2%
−$1,521
English Language and Literature General
Associate Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
-4.2%
$34,561 vs $36,082
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
$35,005
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
-3.0%
−$1,077
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
-3.0%
$35,005 vs $36,082
Communication and Media Studies
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
$44,269
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+22.7%
+$8,187
Communication and Media Studies
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+22.7%
$44,269 vs $36,082
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
$44,951
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+24.6%
+$8,869
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
+24.6%
$44,951 vs $36,082
Sociology
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
$46,730
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+29.5%
+$10,648
Sociology
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
+29.5%
$46,730 vs $36,082
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$47,085
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+30.5%
+$11,003
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
+30.5%
$47,085 vs $36,082
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Associate Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
$50,923
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+41.1%
+$14,841
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Associate Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
+41.1%
$50,923 vs $36,082
Practical Nursing Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$51,585
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+43.0%
+$15,503
Practical Nursing Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+43.0%
$51,585 vs $36,082
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Program
EP gap
Status
English Language and Literature General
Associate Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
-4.2%
−$1,521
Just failing
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
-3.0%
−$1,077
Just failing
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$7,500
$47,085
16%
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$7,500 debt · $47,085 earn
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
$8,000
$54,768
15%
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
$8,000 debt · $54,768 earn
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$10,500
$106,618
10%
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$10,500 debt · $106,618 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Accredited since 1952Next review Mar 2027
Programmatic accreditations · 2
Action history · 4
- Mar 2022Renewal of AccreditationAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Jan 2022Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Jun 2020Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Jul 2014Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$8,377
+$2,175vs Community College median $6,202
Federal loans
1.0%
In-state tuition
$1,428
Out-of-state
$12,498
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 11,113 students received $48.6M in Pell grants, alongside $1.9M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
11,113
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$48.6M
$48,616,631 total
Direct Loans
$1.9M
524 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
8k’20
7k’21
9k’22
9k’23
11k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$893K
274 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$1.0M
250 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 299 borrowers who entered repayment, 15 (5.0%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
5.0%
+2.7pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
299
Defaulted
15
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
13.9%+4.6
2017
11.5%+2.3
2018
11.5%+4.5
2019
5.0%+2.7
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Riverside City College
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs114
UndergraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
2,762 total completions
01Liberal Arts
84630.6%
01Liberal Arts
84630.6%
02Multi/Interdisciplinary
52018.8%
02Multi/Interdisciplinary
52018.8%
03Business
38013.8%
03Business
38013.8%
04Health Professions
2559.2%
04Health Professions
2559.2%
05Psychology
1876.8%
05Psychology
1876.8%
06Parks/Recreation
1334.8%
06Parks/Recreation
1334.8%
07Visual/Performing Arts
1224.4%
07Visual/Performing Arts
1224.4%
08Social Sciences
1164.2%
08Social Sciences
1164.2%
09Computer Sciences
1023.7%
09Computer Sciences
1023.7%
10Security/Protective
1013.7%
10Security/Protective
1013.7%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
21,730
12-mo unduplicated
32,073
Undergraduate
32,073
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
41%13,204
Women
59%18,869
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
68.0%
White
12.9%
Black
7.0%
Asian
6.3%
Two or more
4.3%
Non-resident
0.6%
Unknown
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
433
292 M · 141 W
Women athletes
32.6%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$9.6M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$141K
$144K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 12
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Track and Field (Outdoor)
86
35
$1,703,851
Track and Field (Outdoor)
86 M · 35 W
Football
107
—
$724,140
Football
107 M · —
Cross Country
35
12
$759,231
Cross Country
35 M · 12 W
Swimming and Diving (combined)
23
23
$689,592
Swimming and Diving (combined)
23 M · 23 W
Baseball
41
—
$522,849
Baseball
41 M · —
Water Polo
15
23
$751,653
Water Polo
15 M · 23 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.44
9 offenses · 20,437 students
3-year trend
1.222 yrs ago0.421 yr ago0.44Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
39
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
5
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
4
Motor vehicle theft
3
Robbery
2
By location
9total
- On campus9
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
1
Stalking
1 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons20
Drugs150
Liquor10
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
26.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
281
Riverside City College vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Riverside City College selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectRiverside City College | 37% | Open admission | 21,730 | $8,377 | Community College |
| — | Open admission | 11,720 | $10,345 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 18,095 | $10,844 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,859 | $2,424 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 22,460 | $5,672 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 10,429 | $4,135 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,494 | $480 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,926 | $11,911 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,275 | $6,513 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 20,123 | $4,976 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,494 | $6,120 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 17,228 | $8,312 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 21,664 | $5,968 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 25,567 | $3,206 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 19,521 | $6,134 | Community College | |
| — | 90.8% | 17,437 | $11,453 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,075 | $8,365 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,440 | $5,311 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,985 | $6,202 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,472 | $5,040 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 13,523 | $8,398 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 14,583 | $0 or less | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,301 | $7,095 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 17,096 | $7,203 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,597 | $3,864 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 12,334 | $11,315 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 20,986 | $12,671 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 19,973 | $5,258 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 43,928 | $4,337 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 24,609 | $8,759 | Community College | |
| Peer group median | 37% | 90.8% | 17,333 | $6,202 |
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Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment14,494Net price$480View data - Community CollegePennsylvania
Community College of Philadelphia
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment12,926Net price$11,911View data - Community CollegeRhode Island
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Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment12,275Net price$6,513View data - Community CollegeNew York
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Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment20,123Net price$4,976View data - Community CollegeNew York
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El Paso Community College
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Fullerton College
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment19,521Net price$6,134View data - Community CollegeGeorgia
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Riverside City College Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Reports to Educational Services & Strategic Planning
Phone
951-222-8620
Address
3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Team
5 members
- Lijuan Zhai, Ph.D.Associate Vice Chancellor, Educational Services & Institutional Effectiveness
- Steven Butler, Ed.D.Interim Dean, Institutional Research & Strategic Planning
- David Buitron, Ed.D.Interim Dean, Educational Services
- Dulce DuvuResearch Analyst
- Katherine KohAdministrative Coordinator
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardrccd.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planRiverside City College 2025–2030 B.E.S.T. Strategic Plan2023The Riverside City College 2025–2030 B.E.S.T. Strategic Plan is designed to enhance student success by centering equity, belonging, and care throughout all institutional practices. It sets an ambitious goal to double the college's three-year completion rate from 15% to 30% by 2030. The plan is guided by strategic goals emphasizing building relationships, engaging students, supporting key momentum points, and valuing transformative experiences.rcc.edu
Notable alumni of Riverside City College (13)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Chester CarlsonInvention
- Rupert CostoWriting/Advocacy
- John GabbertLaw
- Hook (rapper)Music
- Domaine JavierTelevision
- Janine JosephPoetry
- Mike MaxwellSports
- Miné OkuboArt
- Richard S. PratherLiterature
- Susan StraightLiterature
- Melford Homela
- Leticia Castillo
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside City College
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Riverside City College.
What is the acceptance rate at Riverside City College?
Riverside City College does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution has an open admission policy: it admits all applicants who meet basic requirements, so it does not report a selective admit rate.
What is the graduation rate at Riverside City College?
Riverside City College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 37% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Riverside City College?
Riverside City College reports a total enrollment of 21,730 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Riverside City College?
The average net price at Riverside City College is $8,377 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is Riverside City College located?
Riverside City College is located in Riverside, California 92506.
Who runs Institutional Research at Riverside City College?
Riverside City College's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, which reports to Educational Services & Strategic Planning.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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