Riverside City College

Riverside City College is a public two-year institution located in Riverside, California, within a large city campus setting. The college enrolls 28,081 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).

Riverside City College offers an extensive array of certificate programs spanning healthcare, skilled trades, technology, and creative fields. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Upholstery/Upholsterer, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Athletic Training/Trainer. Certificates are offered at one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels.

Located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, Riverside City College is one of the largest community colleges in the state. Its broad program catalog serves a diverse student population seeking vocational credentials and career preparation across a wide range of industries in the greater Riverside metropolitan area.