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American River College

Sacramento, CA · Suburb · 25,621 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
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Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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Location
Sacramento, CA, 95841-4286 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
13 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$16,384
Out-of-state COA
$27,712
Avg net price
$7,999
In-state tuition
$1,288
Out-of-state tuition
$12,616
Books & supplies
$1,152/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,599
$30–48k
$6,219
$48–75k
$9,538
$75–110k
$11,652
$110k+
$13,845
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
Consumer completion
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
41%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
44%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,072
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,162
Median debt
$9,625
Monthly loan payment
$102
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500–$15,192
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,019
Student Body
Men 52%Women 48%
29
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$13,273
Independent students
54%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
80%
Race & ethnicity
White
37%
Hispanic
32%
Black
7%
Asian
13%
Two or more
6%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Full-time faculty
35%
Avg faculty salary
$11,450/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,226
Federal loan rate
3%

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