North-West College-Riverside

4550 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

North-West College-Riverside serves 1,017 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,017 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

North-West College-Riverside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

North-West College-Riverside
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
12
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of North-West College-Riverside has grown by 12% over five years.
The North-West College-Riverside diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,017 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,017 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
101 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,017 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
35%
47%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
24%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
19%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5947%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,200
$32,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,942
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,075
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of North-West College-Riverside?
The acceptance rate of North-West College-Riverside is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is North-West College-Riverside's ranking?
North-West College-Riverside ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,017 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Riverside County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Riverside County, CA is North-West College-Riverside. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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