Norco College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2023 Average Net Price

$6,147

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

10,787

19.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.6%

189 Graduates

About

Norco College is a higher education institution located in Riverside County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Norco College were Humanistic Studies (767 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (255 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (228 degrees).

In 2023, 2,301 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Norco College. 55.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,331 degrees), 2.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (494 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Norco College is $1,380, which is $−6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Norco College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 77 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Norco College is $1,380, which is $6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,147.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending Norco College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Norco College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Norco College is $−6,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Norco College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,147

2023 Value

4.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Norco College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,147. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Norco College grew by 4.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Norco College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,674

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Norco College was of $19,674 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.71% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies increased by 27.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Norco College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53% of undergraduate students at Norco College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 27.4% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Norco College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Norco College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 77 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Norco College had a total enrollment of 10,787 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Norco College is 2,068 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,719. This means that 19.2% of students enrolled at Norco College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Norco College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, 10.9% Asian, 6.63% Black or African American, 4.13% Two or More Races, 0.352% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Norco College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (30.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (28%) and White Male (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Norco College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,787 students. The full-time enrollment at Norco College is 2,068 and the part-time enrollment is 8,719. This means that 19.2% of students enrolled at Norco College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Norco College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Norco College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Norco College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Norco College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
6,362 enrolled students
White
1,840 enrolled students
Asian
1,179 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Norco College is 59% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, 10.9% Asian, 6.63% Black or African American, 4.13% Two or More Races, 0.352% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 143 students (1.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 253 more women than men received degrees from Norco College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Norco College is hispanic or latino (1,331 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (494 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Norco College is Humanistic Studies (767 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (255 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (228 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Norco College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (132 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,022 degrees), and Communication Technologies (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norco College are Elementary & middle school teachers (132,232 people), Other managers (85,666 people), Construction managers (45,162 people), Registered nurses (43,507 people), and Secondary school teachers (41,477 people).

The most specialized majors at Norco College in 2023 are Human Sciences (132 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,022 degrees), Communication Technologies (31 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (228 degrees), and Construction (79 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norco College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Norco College are Human Sciences (132 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,022 degrees), Communication Technologies (31 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (228 degrees), and Construction (79 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norco College are Elementary & secondary schools (276,106 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,013 people), Construction (107,156 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (88,512 people), and Computer Systems Design (62,056 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Norco College.

Most Common (2023)

Humanistic Studies
767 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
255 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
228 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Norco College was Humanistic Studies with 767 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Norco College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,024

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,277

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,024 degrees were awarded to men at Norco College, which is 0.802 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,277).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Norco College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 312 degrees were awarded to men at Norco College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.686 times less than the 455 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 455 degrees were awarded to men at Norco College in Humanistic Studies, which is 1.46 times more than the 312 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Norco College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Norco College is Female and Asian (68.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.06% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,331 degrees awarded
White
494 degrees awarded
Asian
286 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Norco College is hispanic or latino (1,331 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (494 degrees).

1.52% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
725 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
606 degrees awarded
White Female
303 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Norco College is hispanic or latino female (725 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (606 degrees).

Operations

Norco College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.64M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.14M (43.3%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Norco College had a total salary expenditure of 104M. Norco College employs 107 Instructors. Most academics at Norco College are Female Instructor (57), and Male Instructor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norco College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 64 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Endowment

$2.64M

2023 Endowment

8.48%

growth from 2022

Norco College has an endowment valued at about $2.64M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Norco College grew 8.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.16M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Norco College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.46M - Federal
$16.5M - State
$144k - Local

As of 2023, Norco College received $8.46M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.5M from state grants and contracts, and $144k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46M

2023 Salaries

14.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Norco College paid a median of $46M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 14.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.44% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.71% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.3M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2023, Norco College paid a total of $15.3M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

107 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

64 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Norco College was Instructor with 107 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norco College were Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Norco College was Female Instructor with 57 employees, and Male Instructor with 50 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Norco College.

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