Norco College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2022 Average Net Price

$5,871

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

9,467

16.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

33.5%

262 Graduates

About

Norco College is a higher education institution located in Riverside County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Norco College were Humanistic Studies (791 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (277 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (267 degrees).

In 2022, 2,624 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Norco College. 59.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,523 degrees), 2.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (576 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Norco College is $1,380, which is $−6,732 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Norco College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 77 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Norco College is $1,380, which is $6,732 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,871.

In 2022, 73% of undergraduate students attending Norco College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Norco College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Norco College is $−6,732 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Norco College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,871

2022 Value

20.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Norco College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,871. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Norco College grew by 20.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Norco College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,016

Room and Board

$1,126

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Norco College was of $20,016 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.16% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,126. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.26% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Norco College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73% of undergraduate students at Norco College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 30.4% with respect to 2021, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Norco College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Norco College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 77 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Norco College had a total enrollment of 9,467 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Norco College is 1,601 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,866. This means that 16.9% of students enrolled at Norco College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Norco College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% White, 11% Asian, 6.16% Black or African American, 3.76% Two or More Races, 0.327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.232% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Norco College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (30.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.9%) and White Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Norco College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,467 students. The full-time enrollment at Norco College is 1,601 and the part-time enrollment is 7,866. This means that 16.9% of students enrolled at Norco College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Norco College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2022 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Norco College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Norco College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Norco College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
5,620 enrolled students
White
1,566 enrolled students
Asian
1,045 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Norco College is 59.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% White, 11% Asian, 6.16% Black or African American, 3.76% Two or More Races, 0.327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.232% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 213 students (2.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 500 more women than men received degrees from Norco College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Norco College is hispanic or latino (1,523 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (576 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Norco College is Humanistic Studies (791 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (277 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (267 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Norco College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (173 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (49 degrees), and Construction (97 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norco College are Elementary & middle school teachers (133,639 people), Other managers (79,792 people), Construction managers (42,717 people), Registered nurses (41,856 people), and Physicians (39,240 people).

The most specialized majors at Norco College in 2022 are Human Sciences (173 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (49 degrees), Construction (97 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (267 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,068 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norco College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Norco College are Human Sciences (173 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (49 degrees), Construction (97 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (267 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,068 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norco College are Elementary & secondary schools (276,106 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,013 people), Construction (107,156 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (88,512 people), and Computer Systems Design (62,056 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Norco College.

Most Common (2022)

Humanistic Studies
791 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
277 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
267 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Norco College was Humanistic Studies with 791 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Norco College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,062

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,562

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,062 degrees were awarded to men at Norco College, which is 0.68 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,562).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Norco College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 281 degrees were awarded to men at Norco College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.551 times less than the 510 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 510 degrees were awarded to men at Norco College in Humanistic Studies, which is 1.81 times more than the 281 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 15% of students graduating from Norco College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Norco College is Male and Asian (60.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.73% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,523 degrees awarded
White
576 degrees awarded
Asian
281 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Norco College is hispanic or latino (1,523 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (576 degrees).

0.419% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
963 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
560 degrees awarded
White Female
330 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Norco College is hispanic or latino female (963 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (560 degrees).

Operations

Norco College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.43M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −690k (−28.4%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Norco College had a total salary expenditure of 98.6M. Norco College employs 101 Instructors. Most academics at Norco College are Female Instructor (55), and Male Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norco College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Endowment

$2.43M

2022 Endowment

1.94%

decline from 2021

Norco College has an endowment valued at about $2.43M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Norco College declined 1.94% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.78M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Norco College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.52M - Federal
$16.9M - State
$244k - Local

As of 2022, Norco College received $9.52M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.9M from state grants and contracts, and $244k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$40.1M

2022 Salaries

4.44%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Norco College paid a median of $40.1M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($98.6M) and a 4.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.71% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 12% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13M

Instructional Salaries

101

Number of Employees

In 2022, Norco College paid a total of $13M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

101 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Norco College was Instructor with 101 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norco College were Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Norco College was Female Instructor with 55 employees, and Male Instructor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Norco College.

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