Rio Hondo College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6149 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1734 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1647 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #140 of 249 | In California |
| #3 of 3 | In Whittier |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 16,139
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- 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.
3,824 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,698 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 | 12410 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1261 (8%) |
| White | 1051 (7%) |
| Asian | 879 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 278 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 174 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 31 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (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
- $5,037
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,316 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,316 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,812 |
| Fee in-district | $72 |
| Fee in-state | $72 |
| Fee out-of-state | $72 |
Rio Hondo College majors
Rio Hondo College has granted 9 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 | 562 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 247 | |
| Psychology, General | 147 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 144 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 141 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 140 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 89 | |
| Sociology, General | 83 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 77 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 25 | |
| Mathematics, General | 23 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 8 | 9 |
| Journalism | 17 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 17 | |
| History, General | 16 | |
| Human Services, General | 16 | |
| Physics, General | 14 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 11 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 11 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Information Technology | 10 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 8 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | |
| Graphic Design | 6 | |
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | |
| Corrections | 5 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | |
| Wildland & Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 5 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 4 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Photography | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 2 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD & CADD | 1 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology & Technician, General | 1 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,158 | 9 |
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% | 21% | 29% |
Publications & Citations
Rio Hondo College has published 49 scientific papers with 360 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 7 |
| 1992 | 0 | 15 |
| 1993 | 0 | 18 |
| 1994 | 0 | 15 |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 |
| 1997 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 4 | 7 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 |
| 2010 | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 | 8 |
| 2016 | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 | 1 | 13 |
| 2018 | 2 | 18 |
| 2019 | 1 | 13 |
| 2020 | 1 | 16 |
| 2021 | 5 | 16 |
| 2022 | 2 | 19 |
| 2023 | 1 | 12 |
Notable alumni
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Evan Longoria
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Evan Michael Longoria, nicknamed "Longo", is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2008 through 2017, the San Francisco Giants from 2018 through 2022, and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023. Longoria has appeared in two World Series. His first appearance was in 2008 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, and his second appearance was in 2023 as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 15-year gap between Longoria's two World Series appearances is the longest for a position player in MLB history.
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Lauren Tewes
- Occupations
- stage actorvoice actortelevision 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
- politiciandispatchersalesperson
- 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 35th 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 | 606 |
| 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 |