Rio Hondo College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6089 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1711 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1624 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #136 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 3 | In Whittier |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 17,193
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- riohondo.edu
Rio Hondo College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rio Hondo College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
3,652 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,670 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Rio Hondo College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 12384 (72%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1729 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1558 (9%) |
| Asian | 917 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 357 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 167 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,492
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,306 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,306 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,802 |
| Fee in-district | $82 |
| Fee in-state | $82 |
| Fee out-of-state | $82 |
Rio Hondo College majors
Rio Hondo College has granted 12 bachelor's degrees in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rio Hondo College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 527 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 248 | |
| Psychology, General | 117 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 112 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 111 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 101 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 84 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 67 | |
| Sociology, General | 62 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 42 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 37 | |
| Mathematics, General | 26 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 10 | 12 |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |
| Graphic Design | 19 | |
| Human Services, General | 19 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 19 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 17 | |
| History, General | 17 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Physics, General | 15 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 14 | |
| Journalism | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | |
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 10 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | |
| Economics, General | 9 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 9 | |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Information Technology | 8 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 7 | |
| Corrections | 7 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | |
| Wildland & Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 5 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 4 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 4 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 2 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 1 | |
| Anthropology, General | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | |
| Photography | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,028 | 12 |
Rio Hondo College has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 27% | 27% |
Publications & Citations
Rio Hondo College has published 61 scientific papers with 783 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 15 |
| 1993 | 0 | 20 |
| 1994 | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 | 4 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 |
| 1997 | 0 | 22 |
| 1998 | 0 | 15 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 |
| 2000 | 0 | 24 |
| 2001 | 0 | 16 |
| 2002 | 0 | 15 |
| 2003 | 0 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 |
| 2006 | 0 | 39 |
| 2007 | 5 | 19 |
| 2008 | 0 | 24 |
| 2009 | 1 | 29 |
| 2010 | 0 | 36 |
| 2011 | 1 | 27 |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 |
| 2013 | 0 | 37 |
| 2014 | 0 | 21 |
| 2015 | 2 | 16 |
| 2016 | 4 | 20 |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 |
| 2018 | 3 | 27 |
| 2019 | 1 | 27 |
| 2020 | 2 | 29 |
| 2021 | 5 | 32 |
| 2022 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 3 | 32 |
| 2024 | 1 | 17 |
Notable alumni
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Evan Longoria
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Evan Michael Longoria, nicknamed "Longo", is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Lauren Tewes
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Cynthia Lauren Tewes is an American actress. She played Julie McCoy on the television anthology series The Love Boat, which originally aired on ABC from 1977 to 1986.
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Norma Torres
- Occupations
- politiciansalespersondispatcher
- Biography
-
Norma Judith Torres is an American politician. She is a member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 35th congressional district. Previously, she was a member of the California State Senate representing the 32nd district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Art Acevedo
- Occupations
- police officer
- Biography
-
Hubert Arturo Acevedo is an American police officer who was previously the interim chief of police of the Aurora Police Department, the chief of police of the Austin Police Department, Houston Police Department, and Miami Police Department. Before becoming a police chief, he was a member of the California Highway Patrol.
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Gloria Molina
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jesús Gloria Molina was an American politician who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council, the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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William John Cox
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
William John "Billy Jack" Cox is an American public interest lawyer and author.
General info
| Alternative names | RHCCD RHC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 638 |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3600 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, California, 90601-1616 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 87,000 |
| Phone | 5626920921 |