by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 15,692 undergraduates in 2020, Rio Hondo College is a large, public college located in Whittier, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Rio Hondo College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Rio Hondo College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Rio Hondo College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Rio Hondo College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Rio Hondo College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Rio Hondo College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Rio Hondo College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Rio Hondo College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Rio Hondo College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Rio Hondo College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Rio Hondo College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,692 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,427 (28.2%). Part-time attendance was 11,265 (71.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,427 | 11,265 | 15,692 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Rio Hondo College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Rio Hondo College #2218 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Rio Hondo College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Rio Hondo College Diversity Guide.
Rio Hondo College has a total of 185 student athletes, 95 men and 90 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $585,478 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $585,478 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rio Hondo College Athletics