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Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 2-Year Public
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RHC Admissions

If you are considering submitting an application to RHC, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is August 20 and the application fee costs $50.

RHC Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of RHC's admissions stats.

RHC 2022 Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist No

Rio Hondo College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Rio Hondo College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––

Considering Applying Early to RHC?


RHC does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Rio Hondo College Admissions


Is RHC Difficult To Get Into?

Getting into RHC is not competitive. RHC has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, RHC **accepted .

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like RHC, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Transferring to Rio Hondo College

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to RHC

RHC has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into RHC?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out. What does RHC consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with RHC for more information on admission factors.

RHC Application Requirements

To apply to RHC, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with RHC's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into RHC?

RHC has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

RHC does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

RHC does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Rio Hondo College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to RHC. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in RHC during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


RHC Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to RHC?

❌ Students who are admitted to RHC must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does RHC accept transfer credits?

✅ RHC accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does RHC accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ RHC does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to RHC?

✅ RHC is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at RHC?

❌ RHC does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About RHC?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Student Life

Academics

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RHC Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

Unknown

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RHC Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 20

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to RHC is Aug 20.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to RHC is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

RHC ACT Scores

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ACT Range

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RHC SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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RHC GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

15,692

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$1,360

Out-of-State

$8,584

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 20
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