College of the Redwoods

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	150
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Eureka, California, College of the Redwoods is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of the Redwoods is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of the Redwoods is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, College of the Redwoods emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at College of the Redwoods is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at College of the Redwoods is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at College of the Redwoods do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,147

Cost of attendance at College of the Redwoods in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,539

Cost of attendance at College of the Redwoods in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at College of the Redwoods received on average $4,877 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,877

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	90	46%	$4,805	$432,413
Other Federal Grant	154	79%	$3,535	$544,454
State Grant/Scholarships	172	88%	$1,763	$303,155
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	30	15%	$1,010	$30,290
Total Grant & Scholarships	180	92%	$4,877	$877,899

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of the Redwoods students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of the Redwoods students is 21.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.1%.

21.6%

asian 19.0% 4 students
African American 11.8% 2 students
white 25.6% 59 students
hispanic 19.8% 20 students
Mixed Race 17.4% 8 students

Service Offerings

College of the Redwoods provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of the Redwoods offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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