College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Campus & Student Life at Rio Hondo College

Home to about 15,692 undergraduates in 2020, Rio Hondo College is a large, public college located in Whittier, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Rio Hondo College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Rio Hondo College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Rio Hondo College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Rio Hondo College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Rio Hondo College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Rio Hondo College Disability Services.

Rio Hondo College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Rio Hondo College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Rio Hondo College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Rio Hondo College for Veterans Guide.

Rio Hondo College offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Rio Hondo College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College does not offer on-campus housing.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Rio Hondo College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,692 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,427 (28.2%). Part-time attendance was 11,265 (71.8%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
4,42711,26515,692

Rio Hondo College is Ranked #2,218 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Rio Hondo College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Rio Hondo College #2218 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Rio Hondo College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Rio Hondo College by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Rio Hondo College Diversity Guide.

Rio Hondo College Competes in the NJCAA

Rio Hondo College has a total of 185 student athletes, 95 men and 90 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$585,478
Total Expenses (all teams)$585,478
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rio Hondo College Athletics

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options