Santa Rosa Junior College

www.santarosa.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,242
    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,690
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    17,854
    28.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    36.8%
    255 Graduates

    About

    Santa Rosa Junior College is a higher education institution located in Sonoma County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Santa Rosa Junior College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (965 degrees awarded), General Human Services (30 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (21 degrees).

    In 2024, 6,314 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Santa Rosa Junior College. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,592 degrees), 1.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,497 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Santa Rosa Junior College is $1,242, which is $−6,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Santa Rosa Junior College is $1,242, which is $6,918 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,690.

    In 2024, 45% of undergraduate students attending Santa Rosa Junior College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,242
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Santa Rosa Junior College was $1,242. The cost of tuition at Santa Rosa Junior College is $−6,918 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $8,690
    2024 Value
    21.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Santa Rosa Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,690. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Santa Rosa Junior College grew by 21.8%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $21,473
    Room and Board
    $1,298
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Santa Rosa Junior College was of $21,473 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.7% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,298. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.92% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    45%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    1%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    45% of undergraduate students at Santa Rosa Junior College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.65% with respect to 2023, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Santa Rosa Junior College had a total enrollment of 17,854 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Santa Rosa Junior College is 5,064 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,790. This means that 28.4% of students enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Santa Rosa Junior College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 39.2% White, 5.34% Two or More Races, 4.57% Asian, 2.21% Black or African American, 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.5%) and White Male (18.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    28.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Santa Rosa Junior College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,854 students. The full-time enrollment at Santa Rosa Junior College is 5,064 and the part-time enrollment is 12,790. This means that 28.4% of students enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Santa Rosa Junior College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Santa Rosa Junior College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      7,593 enrolled students
    2. White
      6,990 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      953 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Santa Rosa Junior College is 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 39.2% White, 5.34% Two or More Races, 4.57% Asian, 2.21% Black or African American, 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 842 students (4.72%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 540 more women than men received degrees from Santa Rosa Junior College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Santa Rosa Junior College is white (2,592 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,497 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Santa Rosa Junior College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (965 degrees awarded), followed by General Human Services (30 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (21 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Santa Rosa Junior College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (660 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,688 degrees), and Social Sciences (482 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Rosa Junior College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (356,396 people), Other managers (310,157 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (210,029 people), Police officers (174,839 people), and Chief executives & legislators (130,611 people).

    The most specialized majors at Santa Rosa Junior College in 2024 are Protective Services (660 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,688 degrees), Social Sciences (482 degrees), Communication Technologies (40 degrees), and Human Sciences (124 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Santa Rosa Junior College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Santa Rosa Junior College are Protective Services (660 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,688 degrees), Social Sciences (482 degrees), Communication Technologies (40 degrees), and Human Sciences (124 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Santa Rosa Junior College are Elementary & secondary schools (505,647 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (476,166 people), Legal services (300,404 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (289,681 people), and Computer Systems Design (223,479 people).

    The most specialized majors at Santa Rosa Junior College are Protective Services (660 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,688 degrees), Social Sciences (482 degrees), Communication Technologies (40 degrees), and Human Sciences (124 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Santa Rosa Junior College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      965 degrees awarded
    2. General Human Services
      30 degrees awarded
    3. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Santa Rosa Junior College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 965 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2,887
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    3,427
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2,887 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Rosa Junior College, which is 0.842 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,427).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 597 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Rosa Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.621 times less than the 961 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 961 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Rosa Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.61 times more than the 597 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    14%
    100% Completion Time
    34%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 14% of students graduating from Santa Rosa Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,592 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      2,497 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      331 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Santa Rosa Junior College is white (2,592 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,497 degrees).

    7.1% of degree recipients (448 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      1,766 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,749 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      1,706 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Santa Rosa Junior College is white male (1,766 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,749 degrees).

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    Operations

    Santa Rosa Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $64.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.7M (19.7%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Santa Rosa Junior College had a total salary expenditure of 255M. Santa Rosa Junior College employs 315 Instructors. Most academics at Santa Rosa Junior College are Female Instructor (183), and Male Instructor (132).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Rosa Junior College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 70 employees, and Management with 69 employees.

    Endowment

    $64.4M
    2024 Endowment
    8.97%
    growth from 2023

    Santa Rosa Junior College has an endowment valued at about $64.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Santa Rosa Junior College grew 8.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $58M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $11M - Federal
    2. $35.8M - State
    3. $9.28M - Local

    As of 2024, Santa Rosa Junior College received $11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $35.8M from state grants and contracts, and $9.28M from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $114M
    2024 Salaries
    7.71%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Santa Rosa Junior College paid a median of $114M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($255M) and a 7.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.67% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.55% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $40.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    315
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Santa Rosa Junior College paid a total of $40.3M to 315 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Rosa Junior College were Office and Administrative Support with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees, and Management with 69 employees.

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