Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

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About Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College is a large, public institution in Whittier, CA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 15,684 students. 25% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,950.

Open

Acceptance

$14,379

Net price

15,684

Enrollment

25%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,379

Average net price

$1,388

In-state tuition

$9,884

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$21,391

Total cost of attendance

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$5,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,549

$30–48K

$12,728

$48–75K

$15,030

$75–110K

$17,305

$110K+

$17,355

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities39.0%

Criminal Justice15.5%

Construction Trades7.7%

Business5.9%

Multidisciplinary3.7%

Mechanic & Repair Tech3.2%

Health & Nursing2.9%

Psychology2.6%

Social Sciences2.5%

Visual & Performing Arts2.0%

After Graduation

$44,950

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,115

Median earnings (6 yrs)

25%

Graduation rate

100%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,467

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

15,684

Total enrollment

75%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

68%

First-generation

Gender balance

39% women

61% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

69%

White

12%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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