by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Riverside City College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
In this report, you’ll find:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $46 for every credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $415 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $415 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Riverside City College follow below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $48 in-state and $48 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $12,450 |
| Fees | $48 | $48 |
| Total | $1,428 | $12,498 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
This is how tuition at Riverside City College has moved over 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 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 11.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $13,905 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Riverside City College, see the Riverside City College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Riverside City College Tuition & Fees page.