Norco College — Main Campus

Norco College’s main campus is at 2001 Third Street, west of Riverside in the city of Norco. The college opened in 1991 and became separately accredited in 2010. It remains part of Riverside Community College District but has its own academic catalog, student services, campus map, and college identity.

The college lists more than 80 majors and pathways across associate degrees, certificates, industry credentials, and short-term training. Its career and technical education portfolio includes logistics and supply-chain fields, engineering technology, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and game development, alongside transfer preparation and general education. Program maps show required units and prerequisites; completion times vary with placement, course rotation, and full-time or part-time enrollment.

Norco’s campus directory identifies the library, Learning Resource Center, STEM support, student success and counseling services, tutoring, bookstore, and other academic support. The campus map matters because services occupy separate buildings. Check the college’s current directory when planning a first visit or when a program asks students to report to a specialized lab.

For California residents, the district’s posted 2026–27 base tuition is $46 per semester unit, with additional fees and course expenses. The Norco parking page publishes permit rules and term prices; students and visitors should confirm the current semester, payment method, and lot before parking. Do not assume the tuition figure includes textbooks, tools, uniforms, licensing costs, or transportation.

Norco students can apply for federal and state financial aid, fee waivers, scholarships, and other eligible support. FAFSA or California Dream Act Application is the usual starting point; the Financial Aid office can explain how enrollment level, satisfactory academic progress, and program choice affect eligibility. Career programs with equipment or certification expenses may require a separate cost conversation.

English-language learners can ask about the district’s credit and noncredit ESL options and the placement steps used for college-level English. Norco’s noncredit and workforce offerings can provide a lower-cost first step for language development or job skills, while credit-bearing study is the route to a degree or transferable coursework. Ask an adviser which route is open at Norco in the current term and how a certificate connects to a longer program.

Norco is one of the district’s three colleges, alongside Riverside City College and Moreno Valley College. Its distinct strengths make it worth comparing when a student wants career training or an applied program, but an exact program may be based at another campus or offered only in certain terms. Start with Norco admissions, consult the campus directory, and verify the current course schedule before choosing a commute.