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American River College

American River College

Sacramento, CA · Suburb · 25,621 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

As one of the largest and most respected community colleges in California, American River College (ARC) is renowned for its seamless transfer pathways to top-tier universities like UC Davis and its premier career technical programs in Nursing, Culinary Arts, and Automotive Technology. The vibrant, highly diverse campus culture offers a rich student experience with over 50 active clubs, competitive athletic teams, and comprehensive support networks designed to help commuter and first-generation students thrive. What truly sets ARC apart is its hosting of highly specialized, unique programs—such as its fully accredited Funeral Service Education degree, which is one of the only programs of its kind in the state—alongside state-of-the-art science facilities that offer university-caliber learning at an affordable community college price.


Wikipedia:American River College (ARC) is a public community college in unincorporated Sacramento, California. It is one of four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District and is part of the California Community Colleges System.

Location
Sacramento, CA, 95841-4286 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
13 mi away
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
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
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
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
35%
Avg faculty salary
$11,450/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,226
Federal loan rate
3%

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