by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Riverside City College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. If you're looking for specific information on Riverside City College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Riverside City College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $10,120 in 2020-2021. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $1,420.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,080 | $40 | $10,120 |
| In-State | $1,380 | $40 | $1,420 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Riverside City College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $10,120 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Riverside City College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $1,420 a year to attend Riverside City College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Riverside City College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Riverside City College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Riverside City College increased with an average annual rate of 0.00% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $1,420 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Riverside City College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $2,840, and four years would cost $5,680.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 3.43%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $10,827 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $22,025 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Riverside City College, and $45,588 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Riverside City College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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