School Overview
Rio Hondo College is a community college in Whittier, California, located approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1960, the school offers a variety of academic programs in a traditional classroom setting, as well as off-campus opportunities and online instruction. Many students attend to train at the Rio Hondo Police Academy and the Rio Hondo Fire Academy.
The Rio Hondo campus is geared towards commuting students. Full-time students with a minimum of 12 credit hours can receive a free transportation pass, good for buses throughout the area. Rio Hondo also operates a federally subsidized campus shuttle.
Rio Hondo College primary serves the following communities in Los Angeles County: Whittier, El Monte, South El Monte, Santa Fe Springs and Pico Rivera. Rio Hondo College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
General Information
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Admission Office 3600 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601-1699 (562) 908-3415 Fax: (562) 692-8318 Contact: Judy Pearson |
Main Address 3600 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 692-0921 |
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Size Total undergrads: 21,633 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,393 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
A note about the college’s admission requirements: Nursing program has special requirements. |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $520 | $526 | $670 | $666 | -0.60% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,638 | $1,638 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $2,120 | $2,126 | $2,308 | $2,304 | -0.17% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 600 | 37% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 593 | 36% | $2,145,041 | $3,617 |
| • Federal grants | 530 | 32% | $1,447,388 | $2,731 |
| • Pell grants | 395 | 24% | $1,321,512 | $3,346 |
| • Other federal grants | 145 | 9% | $125,876 | $868 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 575 | 35% | $565,241 | $983 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 145 | 9% | $132,412 | $913 |
| Student loan financial aid | 515 | 31% | $1,475,084 | $2,864 |
| • Federal student loans | 485 | 30% | $1,400,521 | $2,888 |
| • Other student loans | 70 | 4% | $74,563 | $1,065 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 757 | 230 |
| Architecture and Related Services | – | – | – | 19 | 14 |
| Architectural Technology/technician | – | – | – | 19 | 14 |
| Area, Cultural, Ethnic, Gender, and Group Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ethnic Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | – | – | – | 88 | 14 |
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 13 | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 66 | – |
| International Business | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Office Management and Supervision | – | – | – | 9 | 5 |
| Small Business Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Studies | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Journalism | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Mass Media Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services | – | – | – | – | – |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | – | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | – | – | – | 10 | 4 |
| Information Technology | – | – | – | 10 | 4 |
| Education | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 15 | 11 |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering Cad/cadd | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 10 | 10 |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/technician | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | – | – | – | 123 | 34 |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | 8 | 29 |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 109 | – |
| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling | – | – | – | 6 | 5 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 158 | 85 |
| Corrections | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | 94 | 7 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician | – | – | – | 52 | 78 |
| Wildland/forest Firefighting and Investigation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 246 | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | – | – | – | 11 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 235 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 10 | 7 |
| Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 10 | 7 |
| Electrical/electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | – | – | – | 17 | – |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | – | – | 17 | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Geography, Other | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 17 | – |
| Art/art Studies | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Music | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Photography | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 53 | 53 |
| Child Care Provider/assistant | – | – | – | 53 | 53 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Business, Management, & Marketing Communications Technologies Engineering Technologies Family & Consumer Sciences Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences Library Science Mechanic & Repair Technologies Security & Protective Services |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*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.
Rio Hondo College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (562) 692-0921 |
| Website: | www.riohondo.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.riohondo.edu/get-started/ |
| Address: | 3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601-1616 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 19,358 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 32 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,029 (78% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $1,360 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,584 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 89% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,785 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Rio Hondo College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Rio Hondo College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 7 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 6 | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 3 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 5 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 8 | |||
| Grand total | 42 | 59 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Rio Hondo College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $1,360 |
| Out-of-state | $8,584 |
| Books and supplies | $1,971 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,172 | 89% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,172 | 89% | $4,785 |
| Student loan aid | 1 | 0% | $7,053 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 10,242 | 51% | $2,805 |
| Federal student loans | 55 | 0% | $6,185 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Rio Hondo College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Rio Hondo College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Rio Hondo College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 19,358 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 19,358 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Rio Hondo College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
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