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Feather River Community College District

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 240
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Quincy, California, Feather River College 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 Feather River Community College District 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.

Feather River Community College District 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Feather River College is reported to be 34%, 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 49%.

Feather River College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,461

Cost of attendance at Feather River Community College District in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,531

Cost of attendance at Feather River Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Feather River Community College District received on average $4,104 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.

$4,104
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 61 36% $4,694 $286,337
Other Federal Grant 81 48% $3,860 $312,687
State Grant/Scholarships 65 38% $2,498 $162,365
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 37 22% $1,468 $54,326
Total Grant & Scholarships 129 76% $4,104 $529,378

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Feather River Community College District students who enrolled in 2015 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 Feather River Community College District students is 34.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.8%.

34.4%

  • asian 80.0% 4 students
  • African American 17.2% 5 students
  • white 32.6% 31 students
  • hispanic 51.7% 15 students
  • International Students 71.4% 5 students

Service Offerings

Feather River Community College District provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Feather River Community College District 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

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