College of the Redwoods Tuition & Completion (2026)
College of the Redwoods is a public community college in Eureka, California, serving roughly 3,829 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,904 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,198. Student demographics in federal data include White (49.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,198
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,904 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,829 39.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 31.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,799
- Room & Board: $12,117 annual estimate
College of the Redwoods: what the data shows
Common questions about College of the Redwoods, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of the Redwoods?
College of the Redwoods is located in Eureka, CA (ZIP 95501-9300).
Is College of the Redwoods public or private?
College of the Redwoods is a Public institution.
How much does College of the Redwoods cost?
Published tuition: $1,198 in-state, $8,854 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,904.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,940 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,486 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,836 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,967 |
| $110,001+ | $13,192 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,792.
How big is College of the Redwoods?
Total enrollment: 3,829 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,799 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Redwoods?
150%-time completion rate: 33.94%.
First-year retention: 56.2%.
What do graduates of College of the Redwoods earn?
Median earnings: $31,896 six years after entry; $36,243 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,080.
37.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of the Redwoods known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (222 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (172 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (158 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (59 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (43 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (40 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (36 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (31 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (28 completions)
- Psychology, General (24 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of the Redwoods a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.94%; median earnings $36,243 at 10 years; net price $6,904. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,198
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of the Redwoods was $1,198.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,904
2024 Value
In 2024 College of the Redwoods had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,904.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,616 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,904 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,792 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,416 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,117 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,377 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$57,508 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of the Redwoods.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.06% 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 College of the Redwoods 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 College of the Redwoods 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 | $1,140 | $1,140 | $4,547 |
| 2014 | $1,182 | $6,846 | $4,991 |
| 2015 | $1,142 | $6,086 | $5,444 |
| 2016 | $1,142 | $6,230 | $4,066 |
| 2017 | $1,182 | $6,822 | $5,768 |
| 2018 | $1,182 | $6,822 | $4,266 |
| 2019 | $1,182 | $6,822 | $4,773 |
| 2020 | $1,147 | $8,131 | $4,440 |
| 2021 | $1,147 | $8,539 | $4,534 |
| 2022 | $1,147 | $8,539 | $4,711 |
| 2023 | $1,147 | $7,783 | $3,214 |
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
College of the Redwoods reported total enrollment of about 3,829 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%), and Two or More Races (9.9%). About 37.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of the Redwoods in 2024 is 3,829 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,799 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.2%
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 White at 49.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.86% 100% Completion Time
33.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.86% of students graduating from College of the Redwoods 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: 49% male / 51% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 41% male / 59% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 44% male / 56% 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 College of the Redwoods.
Return on Investment
$8,080 Median Student Debt
$36,243 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1212.39% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of the Redwoods.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 46 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 222 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 172 completions
3. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 158 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 59 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 43 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 40 completions
7. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 36 completions
8. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 31 completions
9. Public Administration and Social Service: 28 completions
Most popular programs at College of the Redwoods.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of the Redwoods graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of the Redwoods from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,402
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,665
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of the Redwoods is a public institution located in Eureka, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies. Enrollment is approximately 3,829 students. Student body composition includes White (49.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%), Two or More Races (9.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.94%. Approximately 37.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.94% graduation rate at College of the Redwoods falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of the Redwoods located?
College of the Redwoods is located in Eureka, CA.
How much does College of the Redwoods cost?
Reported tuition is $1,198 and average net price is $6,904 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,117 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of the Redwoods?
College of the Redwoods reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,799 students, White (49.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of the Redwoods?
About 46.9% of students at College of the Redwoods are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of the Redwoods earn?
Median earnings are $31,896 six years after entry and $36,243 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Redwoods?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of the Redwoods students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,080.
Is College of the Redwoods public or private?
College of the Redwoods is a public institution located in Eureka, CA.
Is College of the Redwoods an HBCU?
No. College of the Redwoods is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of the Redwoods a tribal college?
No. College of the Redwoods is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of the Redwoods a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of the Redwoods does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.0%).
Is College of the Redwoods religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of the Redwoods in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- 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.