School Highlights
Norco College serves 15,592 students (12% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 15,592 students
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Norco College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Norco College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
136 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Norco College has grown by 43% over five years.
The Norco College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,592 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
115:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,889 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
13,703 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
155 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,889 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,703 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
13%
% Hispanic
59%
47%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3346%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,375
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norco College's ranking?
Norco College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least debt for graduating students.
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