Platt College-Riverside
Platt College-Riverside is a private for-profit two-year college in Riverside, California, enrolling about 413 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $14,922 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,922
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,889 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 413 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.50%
Platt College-Riverside: what the data shows
Common questions about Platt College-Riverside, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Platt College-Riverside?
Platt College-Riverside is located in Riverside, CA (ZIP 92507).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Platt College-Riverside public or private?
Platt College-Riverside is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Platt College-Riverside cost?
Published tuition: $14,922.
Average net price after aid: $21,889.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,442 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,165 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,361 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,332 |
| $110,001+ | $25,510 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,688.
How big is Platt College-Riverside?
Total enrollment: 413 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Platt College-Riverside?
150%-time completion rate: 57.50%.
What do graduates of Platt College-Riverside earn?
Median earnings: $38,619 six years after entry; $40,669 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,685.
69.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Platt College-Riverside known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (224 completions)
- CIP 051091 (95 completions)
- CIP 018301 (46 completions)
- CIP 510801 (18 completions)
- CIP 051071 (17 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (14 completions)
- Medical Assistant (10 completions)
- General Computer & Information Sciences (8 completions)
- CIP 520201 (8 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Platt College-Riverside a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.50%; median earnings $40,669 at 10 years; net price $21,889. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$14,922
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Platt College-Riverside was $14,922.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,889
2024 Value
In 2024 Platt College-Riverside had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,889.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,556 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,889 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,688 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Platt College-Riverside.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
86.51% 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 Platt College-Riverside 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 Platt College-Riverside 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 | $14,572 | $14,572 | $30,521 |
| 2014 | $14,820 | $14,820 | $30,410 |
| 2015 | $15,196 | $15,196 | $22,345 |
| 2016 | $16,117 | $16,117 | $20,255 |
| 2017 | $13,794 | $13,794 | $21,656 |
| 2018 | $13,794 | $13,794 | $24,102 |
| 2019 | $14,354 | $14,354 | $25,812 |
| 2020 | $14,354 | $14,354 | $29,078 |
| 2021 | $15,089 | $15,089 | $28,434 |
| 2022 | $14,519 | $14,519 | $25,795 |
| 2023 | $14,804 | $14,804 | $26,217 |
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
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Platt College-Riverside in 2024 is 413 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
57.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Platt College-Riverside completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Platt College-Riverside.
Return on Investment
$18,685 Median Student Debt
$40,669 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
364.49% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Platt College-Riverside.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 05.1091: 95 completions
CIP 01.8301: 46 completions
CIP 51.0801: 18 completions
CIP 05.1071: 17 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 14 completions
Medical Assistant: 10 completions
General Computer & Information Sciences: 8 completions
CIP 52.0201: 8 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 224 completions
Most popular programs at Platt College-Riverside.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Platt College-Riverside graduates.
About
Platt College-Riverside is a private for-profit institution located in Riverside, CA, offering 11 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 413 students. The institution maintains a 57.50% graduation rate. Approximately 69.40% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Riverside, CA 92507
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Platt College-Riverside provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Platt College-Riverside cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $14,922 and average net price is $21,889 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Platt College-Riverside earn?
Median earnings are $38,619 six years after entry and $40,669 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Platt College-Riverside?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Platt College-Riverside students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,685.
How big is Platt College-Riverside?
Total enrollment is about 413 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Platt College-Riverside public or private?
Platt College-Riverside is a private for-profit institution located in Riverside, CA.
Is Platt College-Riverside an HBCU?
No. Platt College-Riverside is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Platt College-Riverside a tribal college?
No. Platt College-Riverside is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Platt College-Riverside a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Platt College-Riverside reports 71.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Platt College-Riverside religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Platt College-Riverside 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.