College of the Redwoods

College of the Redwoods is a public school in a small town setting in Eureka, California. College of the Redwoods was founded in 1964 and now enrolls around 4,572 students a year, including 4,572 undergrads. College of the Redwoods provides housing for students.

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Is College of the Redwoods a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what College of the Redwoods offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of the Redwoods

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 55% of students who start at College of the Redwoods come back for their second year of college. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook College of the Redwoods Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of the Redwoods

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of the Redwoods. Based on this information, how does College of the Redwoods sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is College of the Redwoods a good school for you?

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Where is College of the Redwoods?

College of the Redwoods is located in the small town setting of Eureka, California.

If you want to see College of the Redwoods for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take State Highway 101 to Eureka, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Arcata-Eureka.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what College of the Redwoods and Eureka are like without leaving home.

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