Whittier, California · Public · 4-year · Rural area
Overview
Rio Hondo College is a public four-year institution in Whittier, California. The campus sits in a rural area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 17,441 students.
Rio Hondo College offers certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees across 100 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Carpentry, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. It awarded 4,664 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 7 of its programs can be completed entirely online.
The school has an open admission policy. 100% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 31 to 1.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
17,441
Students enrolled
100%
First-year retention
4,664
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
100
Programs and majors
31:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Programs and majors offered 100
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Study abroad, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization