Rio Hondo College
Community College Overview
Admission Office
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601-1699
(562) 908-3415
Fax: (562) 692-8318
Contact: Judy Pearson
Director of Admissions and Records
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Main Address
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 692-0921
www.riohondo.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 21,633
Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,393
Setting
Suburban setting
Small city (50,000 - 249,999)
Commuter campus
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Degrees offered:
Associate
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Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: No
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Admissions Policies/Requirements
A note about the college's admission requirements: Nursing program has special requirements.
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Expenses for Academic Year |
2007-'08 |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
% change 2009-'11 |
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Tuition and fees |
$520 |
$526 |
$670 |
$666 |
-0.60% |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
$1,600 |
$1,638 |
$1,638 |
0.00% |
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Total Expenses |
2007-'08 |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
% change 2009-'11 |
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In-state Off Campus |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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In-state with Family |
$2,120 |
$2,126 |
$2,308 |
$2,304 |
-0.17% |


Financial Aid
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Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid |
600 |
37% |
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|
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Grant or scholarship aid |
593 |
36% |
$2,145,041 |
$3,617 |
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• Federal grants |
530 |
32% |
$1,447,388 |
$2,731 |
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• Pell grants |
395 |
24% |
$1,321,512 |
$3,346 |
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• Other federal grants |
145 |
9% |
$125,876 |
$868 |
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Local and state government scholarships or grants |
575 |
35% |
$565,241 |
$983 |
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Institutional scholarships or grants |
145 |
9% |
$132,412 |
$913 |
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Student loan financial aid |
515 |
31% |
$1,475,084 |
$2,864 |
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• Federal student loans |
485 |
30% |
$1,400,521 |
$2,888 |
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• Other student loans |
70 |
4% |
$74,563 |
$1,065 |


All Majors and Programs
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Program Completions for Most Recent Year
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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Doctor
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
– |
– |
– |
757 |
230 |
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Architecture and Related Services |
– |
– |
– |
19 |
14 |
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Architectural Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
19 |
14 |
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Area, Cultural, Ethnic, Gender, and Group Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Ethnic Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services |
– |
– |
– |
88 |
14 |
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Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping |
– |
– |
– |
13 |
6 |
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Business Administration and Management |
– |
– |
– |
66 |
– |
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International Business |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
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Office Management and Supervision |
– |
– |
– |
9 |
5 |
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Small Business Administration/management |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Communication and Journalism Studies |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Journalism |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Mass Media Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Radio and Television |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
4 |
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Information Technology |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
4 |
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Education |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
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Engineering Technology, General |
– |
– |
– |
15 |
11 |
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Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering Cad/cadd |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
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Drafting and Design Technology/technician, General |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
10 |
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Energy Management and Systems Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
5 |
– |
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Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
– |
– |
– |
123 |
34 |
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Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training |
– |
– |
– |
8 |
29 |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
– |
– |
– |
109 |
– |
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Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
– |
– |
– |
6 |
5 |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
– |
– |
– |
158 |
85 |
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Corrections |
– |
– |
– |
12 |
– |
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Criminal Justice/police Science |
– |
– |
– |
94 |
7 |
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Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
52 |
78 |
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Wildland/forest Firefighting and Investigation |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
– |
– |
– |
246 |
– |
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Humanities/humanistic Studies |
– |
– |
– |
11 |
– |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies |
– |
– |
– |
235 |
– |
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Mechanics and Repairers, General |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
7 |
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Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
7 |
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Electrical/electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
– |
– |
– |
17 |
– |
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Biological and Physical Sciences |
– |
– |
– |
17 |
– |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
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Physical Fitness Technician |
– |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
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Precision Production Trades, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Welding Technology/welder |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Social Sciences |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
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Geography, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
– |
– |
– |
17 |
– |
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Art/art Studies, General |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
– |
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Commercial and Advertising Art |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
– |
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Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
– |
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Music, General |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
– |
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Photography |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
– |
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Work and Family Studies |
– |
– |
– |
53 |
53 |
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Child Care Provider/assistant |
– |
– |
– |
53 |
53 |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.


Undergraduate College Majors
Business, Management, & Marketing
Accounting A
Administrative/Secretarial Services A
Business - General C
Office Clerical Services A
Real Estate A
Communications Technologies
Communications Technologies - General A
Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation A
Engineering Technologies
Drafting and Design Technology A
Family & Consumer Sciences
Child Care Management C
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
Dental Assistance A
Health Services - General A
Nursing (RN) A
Nursing - Practical A
Respiratory Therapy A
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences A
Library Science
Library Assistance A
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Automotive Technology A,C
Security & Protective Services
Fire Protection/Safety Technology A
Police Science A
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Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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