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Riverside, California

Riverside City College

4699 Olivewood, Riverside, CA 92501

Active California school approval · CA-BBC-FB5BB23F76CABA41

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A cosmetology student in a white coat applies makeup to a seated client in an RCC salon, with mirrors, styling stations, and other salon workers visible behind them.
Source
Program price
$4,194–$5,000
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
Full-time day: approximately 8–10 months; part-time evening: approximately 16–18 months.
Next start
Not available

Cosmetology program

Riverside City College offers a cosmetology program in Riverside described as taking full-time day: approximately 8–10 months; part-time evening: approximately 16–18 months.. Documented options include full-time study at 42.5 hours per week and part-time study at 25 hours per week. Riverside City College is a community college that admits adult and qualifying high school concurrent-enrollment students; cosmetology admission uses a separate supplemental application and lottery. This profile includes a program price of $4,194–$5,000. Riverside City College has active California school approval and federal aid for qualifying students.

Credential
As

Who this program is for

Riverside City College is a community college that admits adult and qualifying high school concurrent-enrollment students; cosmetology admission uses a separate supplemental application and lottery.

Education setting
Community or technical college
Who can enroll
Adult and high-school enrollment

Eligibility: Applicants may be high school graduates, adults without a high school diploma who meet the stated age or completion criteria, qualifying concurrent-enrollment high school students, or international students with additional admission steps. Cosmetology applicants must complete the RCC application and a supplemental application, and admission is by lottery.

Price details

$4,194–$5,000

This estimate uses the documented costs and assumptions below. Last checked Aug 23, 2026.

Kit and supplies$2,000
Books$400
Other required costs$5,000
Estimated total$4,194–$5,000

Schedule and start dates

Full-time daytime schedule (42.5 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Class time
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Duration
Approximately 8–10 months

Part-time evening schedule (25 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Class time
5:30 PM–10:30 PM
Duration
Approximately 16–18 months

Next start date

Not available

Scholarships and payment options

Scholarship

RCCD Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility: Admitted RCC students with an RCC student email address may apply.

Deadline: Jan 16, 2026

More than 250 scholarships are available through the RCCD Foundation with one application.

Last checked Aug 23, 2026

License, accreditation, and financial aid

California school approval
ActiveCalifornia school approval CA-BBC-FB5BB23F76CABA41About California school approval
Accreditation
Not confirmed
Federal aid
Available to qualifying studentsThe available school information confirms federal aid for qualifying students.

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