Santa Rosa Junior College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Santa Rosa Junior College is a public community college in Santa Rosa, California, with about 15,080 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,331 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,318. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (42.4%) and White (39.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,318
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $6,331 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 15,080 33.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.85%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 47.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 32.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 30.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 25,536
  • Room & Board: $21,676 annual estimate

Santa Rosa Junior College: what the data shows

Common questions about Santa Rosa Junior College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Santa Rosa Junior College?

Santa Rosa Junior College is located in Santa Rosa, CA (ZIP 95401-4395).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Santa Rosa Junior College public or private?

Santa Rosa Junior College is a Public institution.

How much does Santa Rosa Junior College cost?

Published tuition: $1,318 in-state, $11,308 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $6,331.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,275
$30,001–$48,000$5,434
$48,001–$75,000$7,693
$75,001–$110,000$11,038
$110,001+$13,345

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,272.

How big is Santa Rosa Junior College?

Total enrollment: 15,080 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 25,536 students.

About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Santa Rosa Junior College?

150%-time completion rate: 36.85%.

First-year retention: 71.7%.

What do graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn?

Median earnings: $40,149 six years after entry; $47,224 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

16.86% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Santa Rosa Junior College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Santa Rosa Junior College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.85%; median earnings $47,224 at 10 years; net price $6,331. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$1,318
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Santa Rosa Junior College was $1,318.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$6,331
2024 Value

In 2024 Santa Rosa Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,331.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$25,324 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$6,331 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$5,272 4-Year In-State Tuition

$45,232 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$21,676 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,506 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,500 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$98,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Santa Rosa Junior College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

16.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Santa Rosa Junior College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Santa Rosa Junior College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$1,280$6,599$6,979
2014$1,280$6,599$6,171
2015$1,318$6,637$6,903
2016$1,340$7,388$6,196
2017$1,282$7,328$6,125
2018$1,328$8,174$6,229
2019$1,324$8,170$5,782
2020$1,324$8,170$6,585
2021$1,328$8,170$6,987
2022$1,318$9,310$8,160
2023$1,318$11,308$5,541

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Santa Rosa Junior College reported total enrollment of about 15,080 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.4%), White (39.1%), and Two or More Races (5.2%). About 16.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Santa Rosa Junior College in 2024 is 15,080 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 25,536 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

71.7%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

8.82% 100% Completion Time

36.85% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 8.82% of students graduating from Santa Rosa Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 72% male / 28% female
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 57% male / 43% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Santa Rosa Junior College.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$47,224 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

20.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1764.79% Return on Investment

2.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Santa Rosa Junior College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 102 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,558 completions

2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 681 completions

3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 367 completions

4. Social Sciences, General: 366 completions

5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 306 completions

6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 185 completions

7. Psychology, General: 173 completions

8. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 158 completions

9. Business Administration and Management, General: 154 completions

Most popular programs at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Santa Rosa Junior College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Santa Rosa Junior College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 30.6%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,791
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,095

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Santa Rosa Junior College is a public institution located in Santa Rosa, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 15,080 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.4%), White (39.1%), Two or More Races (5.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.85%. Approximately 16.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.85% graduation rate at Santa Rosa Junior College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 102 distinct degree programs, Santa Rosa Junior College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Santa Rosa Junior College located?

Santa Rosa Junior College is located in Santa Rosa, CA.

How much does Santa Rosa Junior College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,318 and average net price is $6,331 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $21,676 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Santa Rosa Junior College?

Santa Rosa Junior College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 25,536 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.4%), White (39.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Santa Rosa Junior College?

About 47.7% of students at Santa Rosa Junior College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn?

Median earnings are $40,149 six years after entry and $47,224 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Santa Rosa Junior College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 36.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Santa Rosa Junior College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Santa Rosa Junior College public or private?

Santa Rosa Junior College is a public institution located in Santa Rosa, CA.

Is Santa Rosa Junior College an HBCU?

No. Santa Rosa Junior College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Santa Rosa Junior College a tribal college?

No. Santa Rosa Junior College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Santa Rosa Junior College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Santa Rosa Junior College reports 42.4% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Santa Rosa Junior College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Santa Rosa Junior College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.