College of the Redwoods

  • 2 Year
  • Eureka, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

4,706
College of the Redwoods overview
College of the Redwoods overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

College of the Redwoods is a public community college located along the northern California coast in Eureka, with additional campuses in Del Norte and Mendocino counties. The main campus, established in 1964, sits on 270 acres of forestland surrounded by redwood trees, positioned seven miles south of Eureka's city center. The college serves California's North Coast region through comprehensive academic and career technical education programs, with notable offerings in nursing, dental assisting, forestry, and fine woodworking. The campus features modern learning facilities integrated into its natural woodland setting, including dedicated labs for health occupations and natural sciences, while student housing is not available on campus. College of the Redwoods maintains athletics programs in men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball as part of the Golden Valley Conference.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,198

Out of State Resident Tuition

$8,854

Breakdown

In State Costs for College of the Redwoods
  • Tuition $1,198
  • Books and Supplies $1,062
  • Other Fees $94
  • Room and Board $12,117
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,175
  • Total One Year Cost $19,646

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$32,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at College of the Redwoods are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and General Studies. 40% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 24% in Health Professions, and 10% in General Studies.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 40%
  • Health Professions 24%
  • General Studies 10%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 5%
  • Work and Family Studies 5%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121707.

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Last updated: August 2026