RIO HONDO COLLEGE (RHC)
- 3600 Workman Mill Rd
- Whittier, CA 90601
- OPEID College Code: 00126900
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- General Phone: (562) 692-0921
- Superintendent/President: Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr.
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 22,432
- College Alias: RHC, RHCCD
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Rio Hondo College (RHC) is a two-year community college located in Los Angeles County, in the city of Whittier. Rio Hondo, or RHC, provides a range of students with new skills and career training, lifelong learning, academic programs leading to an associate degree, and academic programs that prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
In addition to granting associate degrees in more than 40 subject areas, it also grants technical and professional certificates in roughly 47 subjects. Top professional and vocational programs at RHC include Fire Technology, Environmental Technology, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Drafting, Automotive Technology, and more. RHC has the largest college-based Administration of Justice Program in California, training police offers for 40 jurisdictions. Community service classes are available in subjects such as computer skills, and online classes are offered through Rio Hondo's "Virtual College."
History
Rio Hondo College was founded in 1963, and the first students were enrolled for the 1963-1964 academic year.
Academics
The academic calendar for RHC follows a semester format with fall, spring and summer "primary" terms. Within each term or semester, RHC offers shorter 8-week modules.
Colleges and Schools
The academic units of Rio Hondo College are organized into instructional divisions, which are:
- Arts and Cultural Programs
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Business and Economic Development
- Career and Technical Education
- Communications and Languages
- Continuing Education
- Health Science and Nursing
- Mathematics and Sciences
- Physical Education
- Public Safety / Administration of Justice
Student Life
The Associated Student Body Senate (ASB) is the primary organization at Rio Hondo College for all extracurricular student activities on campus. The ASB is managed by Student Senators, who vote weekly on how to spend funds for student clubs and activities. RHC students are encouraged to join the Senate and/or a student club or organization. Students may also work with the ASB to start a new club. The ASB provides many activities and events that provide opportunities for leadership and involvement.
ASB program services include emergency student loans, a discount ticket program, housing program, and commencement information.
Other student services at Rio Hondo College include a library, veteran's services, a transfer center, career center, fitness center and child development center. Local high school students can enroll in RHC classes as part of the college's outreach services.
As part of the "Go Rio" program, full-time students in good financial standing can get a discounted transit pass that is honored by all of the above transit operators in Los Angeles County. Students who drop below 12 units at any point during an academic semester are not eligible for the GO RIO program.
Traditions
The school colors for Rio Hondo College are yellow and black. The school mascot is the roadrunner, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the RHC "Roadrunners."
Athletics
A member of the Foothill Athletic Conference, the Rio Hondo College Athletics Department participates in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Community Life
There are many cultural events, art programs and music and theatre performances at Rio Hondo College that are open to the community. Some events require advance reservations, so community member are encouraged to contact RHC via the Cultural Events Hotline at: (562) 908-3492.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.riohondo.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.riohondo.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RHC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 37%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 32% | 35% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,864 | $2,731 | $983 | $913 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.4% | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 23 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 109 | 171 | 268 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $670 | $526 | $520 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $670 | $526 | $520 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,750 | $4,606 | $4,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,700 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,308 | $2,126 | $2,120 |
| In-State | $2,308 | $2,126 | $2,120 |
| Out of State | $6,388 | $6,206 | $6,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,176 | $15,826 | $13,120 |
| In-State | $17,176 | $15,826 | $13,120 |
| Out of State | $21,256 | $19,906 | $17,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,304 | $5,126 | $5,120 |
| In-State | $6,304 | $5,126 | $5,120 |
| Out of State | $10,384 | $9,206 | $9,200 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 22,432 Undergraduate: 22,432
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,236 Female: 10,196
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,236 Female: 10,196
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,125 Part-Time: 17,307
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,125 Part-Time: 17,307
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 43 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 4,992 | 22% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 762 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,949 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,136 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,844 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,933 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,850 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,567 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,235 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,240 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 106 | 0.5% |
| Age Unknown | 1,810 | 8% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 823 | 440 | 383 |
| Faculty Status | 523 | 194 | 329 |
| Tenured Faculty | 154 | 154 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 523 | 194 | 329 |
| Primarily Instruction | 523 | 194 | 329 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 34 | - |
| Other Professionals | 6 | 6 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 260 | 206 | 54 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 110 | 95 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 32 | 5 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,043 (193) | $87,633 (95) | $86,471 (98) |
| Instructor | $87,043 (193) | $87,633 (95) | $86,471 (98) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,043 (193) | $87,633 (95) | $86,471 (98) |
| Instructor | $87,043 (193) | $87,633 (95) | $86,471 (98) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 277 | 152 | 125 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 259 | 146 | 113 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Soccer | 63 | 34 | 29 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Swimming | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Water Polo | 12 | - | 12 |
| Wrestling | 26 | 26 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,406 | $13,764 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Unknown | 22% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 30 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 8 |
- Reviewed on: March 13, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- I'm loving it here at RHC. The classes are not overcrowded like at other community colleges. I get all the classes I want and the campus feels nice and open. They are making some improvements with new buildings and stuff, so it's getting nicer to hang out here.
