Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College is a public school in an urban setting in Santa Rosa, California. Santa Rosa Junior College was founded in 1918 and now enrolls around 26,800 students a year, including 18,984 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Santa Rosa Junior College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Santa Rosa Junior College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Santa Rosa Junior College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Santa Rosa Junior College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Santa Rosa Junior College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Santa Rosa Junior College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Santa Rosa Junior College on the Student Life page.

2021 Santa Rosa Junior College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$1,282
Out-of-State	$8,128
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Santa Rosa Junior College 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 say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Santa Rosa Junior College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Santa Rosa Junior College

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.

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 Santa Rosa Junior College 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.

Santa Rosa Junior College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Santa Rosa Junior College's endowment was valued at $41.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Santa Rosa Junior College spends about $3,268 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Santa Rosa Junior College

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 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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 Santa Rosa Junior College. Based on this information, how does Santa Rosa Junior College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Santa Rosa Junior College a good school for you?

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Where is Santa Rosa Junior College Located?

Santa Rosa Junior College is located in the urban setting of Santa Rosa, California, less than an hour from San Francisco.

If you want to see Santa Rosa Junior College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Santa Rosa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Francisco International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Santa Rosa Junior College and Santa Rosa are like without leaving home.

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