Norco College

What Norco College does

Norco College is a public community college within the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) and the California Community College system, headquartered at 2001 Third Street in Norco, California. The college offers associate degrees, occupational certificates, and transfer preparation across eight Career & Academic Pathways (CAPs) schools spanning Applied Technologies, Business, Communication/Humanities, Human & Public Services, Math/Engineering/Computer Science, Natural Sciences/Health, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts. It serves five primary student segments: traditional college students, veterans and military members, first-generation students, working adults, and foster youth, with specialized support programs (EOPS, MESA, UMOJA, Puente, Men of Color Scholars, Promise Program, Phoenix Scholars) tailored to each.

The technology ecosystem is built on Canvas LMS (rccd.instructure.com) for course delivery and assignment management, MyPortal as the unified student information platform (upgraded October 2024, replacing WebAdvisor), and EduNav for course planning and registration. Supporting platforms include NetTutor for online tutoring, Zoom for virtual sessions, BankMobile for financial aid disbursement, Office 365 for institutional email, and Power BI for public dashboards such as the Resource Requests Dashboard. The college operates a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program using OpenStax and Open Educational Resources to eliminate textbook costs for designated sections.

Revenue is generated primarily through California state apportionment, local property taxes, and per-unit student enrollment fees ($46/unit for California residents, $1,380 total for full-time attendance). Additional streams include federal Pell Grants, Cal Grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, and student loans administered through Student Financial Services and disbursed via BankMobile. The college supplements operating revenue through targeted legislative appropriations, including $250K for Phase 1 (2017) and $2M for Phase 3 (2022) of the MAP Initiative. Distribution is direct to consumer via open enrollment, with self-serve registration through MyPortal and EduNav, and outreach through high school partnerships, campus tours, dual enrollment programs, and social media channels.

Name

Norco College

Legal name

Norco College

Website

https://norcocollege.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Norco College is a public community college in Norco, California, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways across eight Career & Academic Pathways schools, serving traditional students, veterans, first-generation, working adults, and foster youth within the Riverside Community College District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Transfer preparation pathways
• Veterans education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Norco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from California state community college funding and student enrollment fees. California residents pay $46 per unit with a total enrollment fee of $1,380 for 2025-2026.
2. Financial Aid Administration: Distribution of federal Pell Grants, Cal Grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, and student loans through Student Financial Services department.
3. MAP Initiative Grant Funding: Legislative appropriations for the Mapping Articulated Pathways Initiative: $250K for Phase 1 (2017), and $2M for Phase 3 (2022) to scale credit for prior learning statewide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Norco College is a public community college within the Riverside Community College District that delivers associate degrees, occupational certificates, and transfer preparation across eight Career & Academic Pathway (CAP) schools. Students access coursework via Canvas LMS and the MyPortal student portal, with academic and wraparound support through the Learning Resource Center, Veterans Resource Center, Saddle Up math review, Promise Program, Student Financial Services, and Student Health & Psychological Services. The college also leads the Mapping Articulated Pathways (MAP) Initiative that awards credit for prior learning from military, apprenticeship, and work experience.

Product overview

Norco College is a California community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs through eight Career & Academic Pathways (CAPs) schools. The college operates a technology ecosystem for educational delivery consisting of MyPortal (student portal replacing WebAdvisor in October 2024), EduNav (course planning and registration), and Canvas (Learning Management System). Academic support services include the Tutoring & Learning Resource Center (LRC), Saddle Up math review program, NetTutor, Student Health & Psychological Services, and Veterans Resource Center. Financial services include Student Financial Services with financial aid, scholarships, and disbursements through BankMobile. The Promise Program provides tuition support for first-time students, and the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program offers courses with free or low-cost materials. Programs like MESA, EOPS, TRIO, Puente, UMOJA, and Men of Color Scholars provide specialized support for student populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career & Academic Pathways (CAPs) Structured academic pathways organized by career cluster across eight schools: Applied Technologies & Apprenticeships, Business & Management, Communication/Humanities/Languages, Human & Public Services, Math/Engineering/Computer Science/Game Development, Natural Sciences/Health/Technology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts. Students earn associate degrees, certificates, and prepare to transfer to UC/CSU systems.
• Tutoring & Learning Resource Center (LRC) Free academic support service providing drop-in tutoring, study groups, writing support, subject tutoring, and embedded tutoring both in-person at the Wilfred J. Airey Library and online via Zoom for enrolled Norco College students.
• Saddle Up Math Review Program Free math review program allowing students in college-level math courses to access refresher content on arithmetic, fractions, proportions, unit conversions, factoring, and other topics through Canvas, including student success tips and study skills resources.
• Student Financial Services Department assisting students with financial aid including Pell Grants, Cal Grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, and student loans. Handles FAFSA processing, California Dream Act applications, and disbursements through BankMobile.
• Veterans Resource Center (VRC) Support center for veterans, active duty military, and VA dependents providing priority registration, educational benefits certification, academic counseling, credit for military training through the MAP Initiative, and a dedicated veterans lounge.
• Student Health & Psychological Services Health and wellness services for enrolled students including basic medical care, preventive screenings, mental health counseling, crisis support, and wellness workshops, available in-person and via Telehealth in partnership with Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and Riverside University Health System.
• Promise Program Program designed to help first-time college students complete educational goals in a timely manner with minimal financial burden by providing tuition and fee support during the first two years at Norco College for California residents.
• Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Program Designation for courses using free OpenStax textbooks, Open Educational Resources (OER), or library materials to eliminate textbook costs for students. Also includes Low Textbook Cost (LTC) courses priced at $50 or less.
• NetTutor Online Tutoring Online tutoring service available through the Wilfred J. Airey Library providing additional academic support options for students outside of on-campus tutoring hours.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California MAP Initiative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorco College partners with the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges (ASCCC), CCC Chancellor's Office (CCCCO), American Council on Education (ACE), California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), and regional legislators to implement the Mapping Articulated Pathways (MAP) Initiative, which awards college credit for military training and prior learning. Currently 76 of 116 California Community Colleges participate in the MAP Cohort.
• 76 California Community Colleges (MAP Cohort)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner76 of 116 California Community Colleges participate in the MAP Cohort, a community committed to awarding up to a year of college credit in recognition of mastery acquired through prior learning, training, and experience.
• Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorco College partners with IEHP through the California Community College system's Equitable Support Demonstration Project to help uninsured students evaluate and enroll in Medi-Cal or Covered California health coverage.
• Riverside University Health System - Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mental health resources, crisis intervention services, and behavioral health prevention and early intervention programs for students.
• Moreno Valley College Dental Hygiene ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree dental hygiene services provided by students under licensed dentist supervision, including preventive cleanings, X-rays, periodontal therapy, and fluoride treatments for Norco College students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Riverside City College: Sister college within the Riverside Community College District (RCCD), offering associate degrees and transfer pathways to the same UC/CSU systems. Operates under identical governance, funding model, and policy constraints as Norco College, making it the most direct functional peer.
• Moreno Valley College: Third college in RCCD, serving Moreno Valley with similar associate degree and CTE programs. Shares district-level funding, technology stack (Canvas, MyPortal), and student support program structures with Norco College.

Regional players

• Cypress College: North Orange County Community College District member offering associate degrees and transfer pathways. Similar California community college structure with comparable student services and CTE offerings.
• Saddleback College: South Orange County Community College District member offering associate degrees and strong veteran services. Comparable community college model with similar transfer pathways and student support programs.
• Crafton Hills College: San Bernardino Community College District member serving the Inland Empire. Comparable California community college with similar associate degree pathways, CTE offerings, and student demographics.
• Mt. San Jacinto College: California community college district serving southwest Riverside County with overlapping service area. Comparable in offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE programs to a similar Inland Empire demographic.
• San Bernardino Valley College: San Bernardino Community College District member in close geographic proximity to Norco. Offers similar associate degree, transfer, and CTE programs to Inland Empire students with comparable open-access admissions.
• Chaffey College: California community college serving the Inland Empire region (San Bernardino County). Comparable open-access model with similar associate degree pathways and CTE programs in close geographic proximity to Norco.
• Santiago Canyon College: Rancho Santiago Canyon Community College District member in Orange County. Comparable scale and mission with similar associate degree, transfer, and CTE offerings to California community college students.

Broad incumbents

• Coastline College: Coast Community College District member notable for its online and distance-learning focus. Comparable California community college but differentiated by its predominantly online delivery model rather than traditional campus-based instruction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/norcocollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RCCNorco
• Facebookfacebook.com/norcocollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norco-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/norcocollege

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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