Rio Hondo College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6112 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1687 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1600 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #136 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 3 | In Whittier |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 17,441
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- 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.
3,300 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,556 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 | 12202 (70%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2060 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1631 (9%) |
| Asian | 872 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 405 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 180 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 36 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (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
- $5,049
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
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 5 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 | 783 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 228 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 146 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 135 | |
| Psychology, General | 132 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 110 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 107 | |
| Sociology, General | 70 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 63 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | |
| Human Services, General | 42 | |
| Mathematics, General | 39 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 34 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 33 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |
| History, General | 20 | |
| Physics, General | 19 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 13 | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 18 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Graphic Design | 14 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 13 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 13 | |
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 12 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | |
| Information Technology | 10 | |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Journalism | 9 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 8 | |
| Music, General | 8 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 7 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 6 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 5 | |
| Communication, General | 5 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Wildland & Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Corrections | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 4 | |
| Radio and Television | 4 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 4 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 3 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 3 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 3 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 3 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 2 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |
| Photography | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,435 | 5 |
Rio Hondo College has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 22% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rio Hondo College has published 61 scientific papers with 798 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- salespersondispatcherpolitician
- 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 public official and former police officer who most recently served as the interim chief of police in Aurora, Colorado. Prior to this, he served as the chief of police in Austin, Houston, and Miami. Acevedo began his law enforcement career with 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 | 626 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3600 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, California, 90601-1616 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 87,000 |
| Phone | 5626920921 |