by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Riverside City College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Riverside City College were $1,428 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,498. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $48 in-state and $48 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $12,450 |
| Fees | $48 | $48 |
| Total | $1,428 | $12,498 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Riverside City College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Riverside City College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Riverside City College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Riverside City College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Riverside City College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,380 | $10,080 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,380 | $9,960 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $11,190 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $12,450 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Riverside City College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 11.3%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,905 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.19%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,430. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 7.47%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,431.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,430 | $13,431 |
| In 2 Years | $1,432 | $14,434 |
| In 3 Years | $1,434 | $15,511 |
| In 4 Years | $1,436 | $16,669 |
| In 5 Years | $1,438 | $17,913 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $60,045, compared with about $5,732 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Riverside City College, see the Riverside City College Financial Aid page.
