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$1,420Tuition
17,361Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,091Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,230
Average Net Price
$4,026
Students Receiving Financial Aid
32.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$28,782
Books & Supplies
$1,440
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$85/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
41.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
32.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,741
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,662
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,851
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,049
$110,001+ $9,848

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $1,420 sticker price at Riverside City College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,741 per year after aid, while those from higher-income families ($110,000+) pay $9,848 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $5,482 to $19,696 depending on family income.

The college serves a predominantly Hispanic student population (67.5%) where affordability matters most. Only 32.9% of students receive federal aid, suggesting many qualify for California's generous community college support. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $8,000, translating to monthly payments of $85. With median earnings hitting $29,382 one year after graduation, loan payments consume roughly 3.5% of gross income.

Students from low-income families get the strong deal here, paying under $3,000 annually while accessing the same transfer pathways and career programs as everyone else.

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