- Feather River College is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college serving Plumas County and the Northern California Sierra region. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education that prepares students to enter the job market, allows them to transfer to senior colleges and universities, and assists them in achieving their educational and personal goals Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and supports the economic growth of the community.
School Highlights
Feather River Community College District serves 2,055 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,055 students
- In-state tuition: $1,446
- Out-state tuition: $7,266
- Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Feather River Community College District
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Campus Size
400 acres
Total Faculty
45 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Student Body
The student population of Feather River Community College District has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Feather River Community College District diversity score of 0.71 is equal to the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,055 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
598 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,457 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,055 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
598 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,457 students
5,850 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
240 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
36%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
10%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
37%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
43%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,728
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,446 is more than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,266 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,446
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,266
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,375
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,305
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Feather River College is a public, two year community college, fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. "Feather River Country" is a land of majestic, snowcapped mountains, lush valleys and scattered small towns. Feather River College is located within walking distance of the picturesque town of Quincy where 5,000 friendly residents enjoy a peaceful, unhurried life style and exceptional services. Facilities include a hospital, library, churches, theater, restaurants and a shopping center. Perched on a mountain side forested with pine and oak, Feather River College is tucked away in one of California's hidden, quiet spots. Bordering Plumas National Forest, the 256-acre campus hosts a variety of wildlife, including a resident deer herd. The Feather River Residence Hall complex is owned by the Feather River College Foundation. The student-exclusive, two-story apartment buildings are modern and convenient, and are located a short, five-minute walk from the center of the Feather River College campus. A suite-style dorm design naturally blends into the nearby hillside, which provides a backdrop of towering pine and oak. The Learning Center (LC) offers assistance to students by providing a congenial environment for learning how to think and write, primarily through one-on-one instruction or group tutoring in all disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Feather River Community College District cost?
Feather River Community College District's tuition is approximately $1,446 for In-State students and $7,266 for Out-State students.
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