Located in Southeast Los Angeles County, Rio Hondo College is a fully accredited community college that strives to accommodate students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. High school graduates, adults seeking new skills or a career change, and lifelong learners who simply want to enhance their education are welcomed with open arms at Rio Hondo College.

With degree programs in over 40 disciplines, and certificate programs in almost 30 subject areas, students at Rio Hondo College have plenty of opportunities at their fingertips. Rio Hondo College grants two-year degrees, issues certificates in technical or professional fields, provides contract training for employer workforces, prepares students who wish to transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and offers community service classes in anything from computer skills to cultural event excursions.

While Rio Hondo College is best known for its Administration of Justice Program, the largest college-based police officer training program in California, the college also offers top-notch professional training in fire technology, nursing, environmental technology, automotive technology, emergency medical technician, welding, geographic information systems, and many other vocational fields. For those students who are unable to attend regular classes, Rio Hondo College offers numerous online learning opportunities through its Virtual College.