College of the Redwoods
Public two-year college in Eureka, CA that costs an average of $20,206 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$20,206
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,798
PublicRural (fringe)3,829 undergraduates
Cost of College of the Redwoods
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $29,518 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,198 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,950 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,298 |
| Books and supplies | $1,090 |
| Average net price after aid | $20,206 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $20,152 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $20,611 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,309 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $25,732 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with College of the Redwoods's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 56% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $34,840 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,798 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 116th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $131 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 42% |
| Students with federal loans | 5.9% |
Majors and programs at College of the Redwoods
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 30 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 2 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 15 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 57 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 42 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 41 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 28 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 32 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Forestry | 5 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 52 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 83 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 27 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 21 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 56 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 4 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 14 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 13 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 6 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 352 | — | $10,000 |
| Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 47 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 93 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 19 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Forestry | 8 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| History | 14 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 39 | — | — |
| Human Services | 47 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 579 | — | $9,162 |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 8 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 6 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 19 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
| Psychology | 50 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 116 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 6 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Valley College | Napa | $3,152 | — | $55,399 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles | $10,836 | — | $37,913 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | $10,673 | — | $44,569 |
| College of Marin | Kentfield | $23,388 | — | $49,787 |
| Taft College | Taft | $4,362 | — | $44,265 |
| Victor Valley College | Victorville | $1,182 | — | $39,827 |
| Lemoore College | Lemoore | $11,802 | — | $46,575 |
| Berkeley City College | Berkeley | $1,987 | — | $48,574 |
About College of the Redwoods
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Eureka, CA |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 3,829 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | redwoods.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does College of the Redwoods cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $29,518 a year (tuition and fees: $1,198 in-state, $8,950 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,206 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,152.
How much do College of the Redwoods graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,798 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 116th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is College of the Redwoods's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.