Norco College
Norco College is a public community college in Norco, California, serving roughly 8,779 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $1,428 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,428
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,169 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,779 23.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.77%
Norco College: what the data shows
Common questions about Norco College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Norco College?
Norco College is located in Norco, CA (ZIP 92860).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Norco College public or private?
Norco College is a Public institution.
How much does Norco College cost?
Published tuition: $1,428 in-state, $12,498 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,169.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,600 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,614 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,577 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,984 |
| $110,001+ | $10,617 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,712.
How big is Norco College?
Total enrollment: 8,779 students.
About 23% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Norco College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.77%.
First-year retention: 72.3%.
What do graduates of Norco College earn?
Median earnings: $34,493 six years after entry; $51,206 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
15.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Norco College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,066 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations (631 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (248 completions)
- CIP 300101 (194 completions)
- CIP 520201 (144 completions)
- CIP 190709 (102 completions)
- General Psychology (71 completions)
- CIP 460302 (54 completions)
- Sociology (49 completions)
- Education - 13.1015 (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Norco College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.77%; median earnings $51,206 at 10 years; net price $5,169. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$1,428
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Norco College was $1,428.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,169
2024 Value
In 2024 Norco College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,169.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,676 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,169 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,712 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,992 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Norco College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.40% 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 Norco 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 Norco 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 | $1,416 | $7,116 | $7,210 |
| 2014 | $1,416 | $7,356 | $5,894 |
| 2015 | $1,416 | $7,356 | $6,029 |
| 2016 | $1,416 | $7,746 | $5,724 |
| 2017 | $1,420 | $8,440 | $5,309 |
| 2018 | $1,420 | $9,160 | $4,848 |
| 2019 | $1,420 | $9,370 | $5,099 |
| 2020 | $1,420 | $9,370 | $6,077 |
| 2021 | $1,420 | $10,120 | $4,022 |
| 2022 | $1,420 | $11,374 | $3,170 |
| 2023 | $1,420 | $11,230 | $2,845 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
23.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Norco College in 2024 is 8,779 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.3%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
12.66% 100% Completion Time
41.77% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 12.66% of students graduating from Norco College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Norco College.
Return on Investment
$51,206 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2376.59% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Norco College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Agricultural Production Operations: 631 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 248 completions
CIP 30.0101: 194 completions
CIP 52.0201: 144 completions
CIP 19.0709: 102 completions
General Psychology: 71 completions
CIP 46.0302: 54 completions
Sociology: 49 completions
Education - 13.1015: 39 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,066 completions
Most popular programs at Norco College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Norco College graduates.
About
Norco College is a public institution located in Norco, CA, offering 51 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 8,779 students. The institution maintains a 41.77% graduation rate. Approximately 15.84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Norco, CA 92860
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 51 distinct degree programs, Norco 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.
FAQ
How much does Norco College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $1,428 and average net price is $5,169 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Norco College earn?
Median earnings are $34,493 six years after entry and $51,206 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Norco College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Norco College?
Total enrollment is about 8,779 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Norco College public or private?
Norco College is a public institution located in Norco, CA.
Is Norco College an HBCU?
No. Norco College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Norco College a tribal college?
No. Norco College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Norco College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Norco College reports 61.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Norco College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Norco College 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
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.