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Platt College-Riverside

#2482 in US ranking Riverside, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,326
Tuition & fees
$14,847
Avg. aid
$6,313
Receiving aid
89%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Median salary
$38,755
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Platt College-Riverside?

Platt College-Riverside is a Riverside, California, location of Platt College, a private institution focused on career-oriented education. Its campus identity matters: prospective students should evaluate the programs, facilities, and services available in Riverside rather than assume that every Platt College location offers the same experience.

The college's emphasis on occupational programs helps explain its present-day structure, which centers on fields such as health care, business, and criminal justice rather than a broad range of liberal arts departments. Applicants interested in the institution's earlier milestones or changes in campus ownership should consult its current catalog and state approval records; those details should not be inferred from the history of another school with the Platt name.

What are the faculties and departments at Platt College-Riverside?

Platt College-Riverside organizes its academics around career programs, not a traditional system of separate colleges or faculties. Reported fields of study include health and medical administrative services, allied health diagnostic and treatment professions, business administration, and criminal justice.

Those field names describe broad academic categories, not necessarily the exact title or credential of every program currently enrolling students in Riverside. Before applying, compare the campus's current catalog entries for the credential awarded, program length, required clinical or practical experience, and whether coursework is delivered on campus, online, or in a combination of formats. Students considering a licensed health profession should also check that the specific Riverside program meets the educational requirements for the occupation and state where they intend to work.

What is the location of Platt College-Riverside?

Platt College-Riverside is located in Riverside, in Southern California's Inland Empire. It serves students studying in a regional employment and commuting area rather than on a residential university campus.

For a student traveling to classes, the practical questions are the assigned classroom or clinical site, required attendance hours, parking arrangements, and travel time during peak traffic. A program with an externship or clinical component may require trips beyond the teaching campus. Applicants should confirm the location of each required activity before choosing a schedule or committing to a long commute.

What is the mission and vision of Platt College-Riverside?

Platt College's educational purpose is career preparation: its programs are intended to develop knowledge and practical skills for particular occupations. That stated purpose is most useful to applicants when translated into concrete questions about curriculum, supervised practice, and the credential earned.

A mission statement describes institutional aims; it does not establish that any particular student will secure a job or qualify for a professional license. Prospective students should compare the college's current mission and program objectives in its catalog with the requirements of employers and licensing bodies in their chosen field.

Platt College-Riverside Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Platt College-Riverside

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Other

Foundation year

1985

Platt College-Riverside Accreditation

Platt College-Riverside is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Platt College-Riverside Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.