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College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About College of the Redwoods

College of the Redwoods (CR) is a public community college with its main campus south of Eureka, California, United States. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and serves three counties. It has two branch campuses, as well as three additional sites. It is one of twelve community colleges in California that offer on-campus housing for students. In autumn of 2022, the school had 3,891 students of which 1,211 were full-time. The school uses "a semester-based academic year". With a student-faculty ratio of 16-to-1, the school offers associate degrees. The school "has an open admissions policy and offers credit for life experiences". According to U.S. News, "the in-state tuition and fees for 2020-2021 were $1,147, and out-of-state tuition and fees were $8,539. There is no application fee."

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Open

Acceptance

$6,904

Net price

3,829

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

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

A-

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

$6,904

Average net price

$1,198

In-state tuition

$8,854

Out-of-state tuition

$12,117

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$15,504

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

6%

Students with federal loans

$8,080

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$5,940
$30–48K
$6,486
$48–75K
$8,836
$75–110K
$11,967
$110K+
$13,192

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

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After Graduation

$36,243

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,896

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

56%

Retention rate

59%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,665

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,829

Total enrollment

60%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

White
50%
Hispanic
24%
Two or more races
10%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

College of the Redwoods FAQ

Is College of the Redwoods a public or private school?

College of the Redwoods is a public institution located in Eureka, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at College of the Redwoods?

College of the Redwoods has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does College of the Redwoods cost?

The average annual net price at College of the Redwoods is $6,904 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,198 in-state and $8,854 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at College of the Redwoods?

About 34% of students at College of the Redwoods complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do College of the Redwoods graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, College of the Redwoods students earn a median of $36,243 per year.

How many students attend College of the Redwoods?

College of the Redwoods enrolls about 3,829 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Eethove Jeffrey Maiten · CC BY 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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