Rio Hondo College (121886)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,306

0.76% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,920

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

17,193

26.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.1%

299 Graduates

About

Rio Hondo College (121886) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Rio Hondo College (121886) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (769 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Police Science (72 degrees), and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (7 degrees).

In 2023, 3,603 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rio Hondo College (121886). 53.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,093 degrees), 13.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (222 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rio Hondo College (121886) is $1,306, which is $−6,947 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rio Hondo College (121886) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 46 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rio Hondo College (121886) is $1,306, which is $6,947 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,920.

In 2023, 44% of undergraduate students attending Rio Hondo College (121886) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,306

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rio Hondo College (121886) was $1,306. The cost of tuition at Rio Hondo College (121886) is $−6,947 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rio Hondo College (121886) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,920

2023 Value

128%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rio Hondo College (121886) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,920. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rio Hondo College (121886) grew by 128%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rio Hondo College (121886) (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

$17,782

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rio Hondo College (121886) was of $17,782 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.07% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rio Hondo College (121886) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44% of undergraduate students at Rio Hondo College (121886) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.35% with respect to 2022, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rio Hondo College (121886) (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 Rio Hondo College (121886) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 46 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

Rio Hondo College (121886) had a total enrollment of 17,193 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rio Hondo College (121886) is 4,596 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,597. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Rio Hondo College (121886) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rio Hondo College (121886), both undergraduate and graduate, is 72% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% White, 5.33% Asian, 2.08% Black or African American, 0.971% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rio Hondo College (121886) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (40.8%) and White Male (5.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rio Hondo College (121886) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,193 students. The full-time enrollment at Rio Hondo College (121886) is 4,596 and the part-time enrollment is 12,597. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Rio Hondo College (121886) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rio Hondo College (121886) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
12,384 enrolled students
White
1,729 enrolled students
Asian
917 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rio Hondo College (121886) is 72% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% White, 5.33% Asian, 2.08% Black or African American, 0.971% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 1,558 students (9.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 253 more women than men received degrees from Rio Hondo College (121886). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rio Hondo College (121886) is hispanic or latino (3,093 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (222 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Rio Hondo College (121886) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (769 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Police Science (72 degrees) and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rio Hondo College (121886), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (645 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (194 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,363 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Hondo College (121886) are Police officers (136,077 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (110,305 people), Other managers (84,504 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (42,290 people), and Social workers, all other (38,051 people).

The most specialized majors at Rio Hondo College (121886) in 2023 are Protective Services (645 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (194 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,363 degrees), Communication Technologies (25 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (107 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 Rio Hondo College (121886) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Rio Hondo College (121886) are Protective Services (645 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (194 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,363 degrees), Communication Technologies (25 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (107 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 Rio Hondo College (121886) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rio Hondo College (121886).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
527 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
248 degrees awarded
General Psychology
117 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Rio Hondo College (121886) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 527 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Rio Hondo College (121886) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,675

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,928

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,675 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Hondo College (121886), which is 0.869 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,928).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rio Hondo College (121886) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 448 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Hondo College (121886) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.528 times less than the 848 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 848 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Hondo College (121886) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.89 times more than the 448 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2015, 3% of students graduating from Rio Hondo College (121886) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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 (65.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rio Hondo College (121886) is Female and Asian (65.2% 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, 0.334% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,093 degrees awarded
Asian
222 degrees awarded
White
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rio Hondo College (121886) is hispanic or latino (3,093 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (222 degrees).

0.666% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,718 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,375 degrees awarded
White Male
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rio Hondo College (121886) is hispanic or latino female (1,718 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1,375 degrees).

Operations

Rio Hondo College (121886) has an endowment valued at nearly $3.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.32M (170%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Rio Hondo College (121886) had a total salary expenditure of 229M. Rio Hondo College (121886) employs 199 Instructors. Most academics at Rio Hondo College (121886) are Female Instructor (102), and Male Instructor (97).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rio Hondo College (121886) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 128 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Service with 41 employees.

Endowment

$3.14M

2023 Endowment

7.2%

growth from 2022

Rio Hondo College (121886) has an endowment valued at about $3.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Rio Hondo College (121886) grew 7.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.66M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rio Hondo College (121886) (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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$71.7M

2023 Salaries

9.01%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Rio Hondo College (121886) paid a median of $71.7M in salaries, which represents 31.4% of their overall expenditure ($229M) and a 9.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.76% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.31% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$25.4M

Instructional Salaries

199

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rio Hondo College (121886) paid a total of $25.4M to 199 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% 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

199 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

128 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rio Hondo College (121886) was Instructor with 199 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rio Hondo College (121886) were Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Service with 41 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 Rio Hondo College (121886) was Female Instructor with 102 employees, and Male Instructor with 97 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rio Hondo College (121886).

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