About 51²è¹Ý
A Hidden Gem, Up in the Trees
With towering redwoods across the campus and a redwood forest as a backdrop, College of the Redwoods (51²è¹Ý) has one of the most stunning campuses in the country. We are located in Humboldt, Del Norte and the Western edge of Trinity Counties, bordered by the Pacific Ocean, and home to powerful rivers, lakes, and impressive wildlife. The area is also world renowned for its state and national parks.
Expertise and Affordability
If you’re looking for value, 51²è¹Ý is unparalleled. We offer low costs, small class sizes and exceptional, accomplished faculty who work hard to connect with students and to connect students to their potential.
Learning Opportunities
51²è¹Ý offers a wide variety of accessible learning opportunities, including online classes and other distance education options. We award Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees as well as a wide variety of career technical certificates for vocational and professional development. 51²è¹Ý is an accredited, two-year institution that has articulation agreements with major four-year universities and we are committed to the success of each student.
Our Locations
51²è¹Ý serves a diverse population of communities in Del Norte, Humboldt and the western edge of Trinity counties at the following sites:
Our Area
Outside of the classroom, 51²è¹Ý students enjoy unique outdoor recreation, art and cultural opportunities. Cultural activities abound with hundreds of local events and festivals. There are more artists per capita in Humboldt County than any other place in California. Visit the area’s art galleries, museums, theaters and performance venues. Enjoy the vibrant musical scene, including the local bands and outside musicians coming for a visit!
Outdoor recreation opportunities are virtually limitless in the 51²è¹Ý District. With seven powerful rivers, the Pacific Ocean, many lakes, as well as county, state and national parks, and wilderness areas, students live in the center of a recreational paradise. Local outdoor sports include kayaking, canoeing, whitewater river rafting, swimming, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, road and mountain bicycling, river and ocean fishing, surfing, golfing, hunting and even disc golf.