School Highlights
Platt College-Riverside serves 466 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Platt College-Riverside
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Riverside has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Platt College-Riverside diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
466 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
466 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
974 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
466 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
13%
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
62%
46%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
19%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5694%
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$33,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,873
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
In what neighborhood is Platt College-Riverside located?
Platt College-Riverside is located in the Sycamore Canyon And Canyon Springs neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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