RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (RCC)
- 4800 Magnolia Avenue
- Riverside, CA 92506
- OPEID College Code: 00127000
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- General Phone: (951) 222-8000 x8979
- Chancellor: Dr Gregory Grey
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 36,586
- College Alias: RCC
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Riverside Community College is referred to as Riverside Community College District and is now comprised of three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College. Distance education is also available through the district's Open Campus program.
Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA), a curriculum project of the college with programs that enhance and expand on existing degrees and certificates offered at the college. RSA programs lead to achievement in the arts with emphasis on the practical skills needed to be financially successful in the arts and new media. RSA has strong ties to the entertainment and multimedia industries found in the Southern California area, and these ties enrich the practical aspects of the program and offer potential employment opportunities.
Located in downtown Riverside, Riverside City College offers its students a wide range of choices from more than 100 associate's degree programs, to preparation for transfer to four-year colleges, or career certificates. The college has strong programs in liberal arts, performing arts, science, nursing and athletics.
District Mission Statement
Riverside Community College District is dedicated to the success of our students and to the development of the communities we serve. To advance this mission, our colleges and learning centers provide educational and student services to meet the needs and expectations of their unique communities of learners. To support this mission, District Offices provide our colleges with central services and leadership in the areas of advocacy, resource development and planning.
History
Riverside City College was founded in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School. It has since grown to be one of California's leading community colleges.
Academics
Riverside Community College District has four academic terms: fall term, winter term, spring term and summer term.
Colleges and Schools
Riverside Community College District has three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College. Distance education with online classes is also available through the district's Open Campus program. Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA).
Student Life
The visual arts at each of the RCCD colleges enrich students' lives through access to great faculty, facilities and classes in painting, drawing, design, computer and animation. Other exciting activities on campuses include dance classes open to students and recreational dancers. The Moreno Valley College Gospel Singers have toured locally and internationally. The men's and women's cross country teams for RCCD practice at MVC. The Career and Transfer Centers at each of the three colleges provide academic services to students. There are also Counseling Centers, Health Services, an Honors Program, Study Abroad Program and many other student resources.
Athletics
Riverside Community College Athletic Training prepares student-athletes for the many competitive Tigers teams in men and women's sports that include:
Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swim/dive, track & field, tennis, water polo, women's basketball, cheerleading, women's cross country, fast pitch and volleyball.
Satellite Campuses
Riverside City College, Riverside, CA
Moreno Valley College, Moreno Valley, CA
Norco College, Norco, CA
Community Life
The Associated Students program at each RCCD campus provides a program of activities. A calendar of events is maintained in each school's library. Students are encouraged to stop by or visit the website (www.rcc.edu/asrcc/index.cfm) to see how they can get involved.
The Associated Students also sponsors many clubs and organizations. There are honors societies, social services, and professional and general interest clubs. Membership to these groups is open to all paid members of the Associated Students. Club guides are available in the Student Activities or Government offices.
- 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
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Website
- www.rcc.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 Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.rcc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 51%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 34% | 51% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,452 | $3,532 | $789 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7.6% |
| Number in Default | 25 | 23 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 254 | 278 | 381 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $814 | $632 | $628 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $814 | $632 | $628 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,244 | $6,154 | $5,904 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,386 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,086 | $10,700 | $9,288 |
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,870 | $3,640 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,870 | $3,640 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,452 | $2,198 | $2,014 |
| In-State | $2,452 | $2,198 | $2,014 |
| Out of State | $7,882 | $7,720 | $7,290 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,534 | $16,768 | $14,942 |
| In-State | $18,534 | $16,768 | $14,942 |
| Out of State | $23,964 | $22,290 | $20,218 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,448 | $6,068 | $5,654 |
| In-State | $6,448 | $6,068 | $5,654 |
| Out of State | $11,878 | $11,590 | $10,930 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 36,586 Undergraduate: 36,586
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 15,841 Female: 20,745
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 15,841 Female: 20,745
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,251 Part-Time: 25,335
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,251 Part-Time: 25,335
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 260 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 3,361 | 9% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,873 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,750 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,871 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,532 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,391 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,223 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,601 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,210 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,049 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 84 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.01% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,113 | 1,032 | 1,081 |
| Faculty Status | 1,442 | 388 | 1,054 |
| Tenured Faculty | 299 | 299 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,442 | 388 | 1,054 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,442 | 388 | 1,054 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 100 | 99 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 45 | 43 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 526 | 502 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 259 | 245 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 26 | 26 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 113 | 110 | 3 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,655 (382) | $90,577 (183) | $90,727 (199) |
| Instructor | $90,655 (382) | $90,577 (183) | $90,727 (199) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $118,910 (3) | $130,752 (2) | $95,228 (1) |
| Instructor | $118,910 (3) | $130,752 (2) | $95,228 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,707 (385) | $90,754 (185) | $90,663 (200) |
| Instructor | $90,707 (385) | $90,754 (185) | $90,663 (200) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 509 | 334 | 175 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 471 | 315 | 156 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 134 | 85 | 49 |
| Football | 111 | 111 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 47 | 23 | 24 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Water Polo | 43 | 21 | 22 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $45,524 | $43,793 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,028 | $3,714 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 27 | 18 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 21% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 47% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
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