Cosumnes River College
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Cosumnes River College, a vibrant community college in South Sacramento, is best known for its exceptional career technical education and seamless transfer pathways to four-year institutions like UC Davis and Sacramento State. The college features highly regarded programs in nursing, automotive technology, and digital media, and is particularly distinguished by its premier Veterinary Technology program, which includes an on-campus teaching facility. Reflecting the rich diversity of the surrounding capital region, CRC offers an inclusive, supportive campus culture anchored by state-of-the-art facilities like the Winn Center for Construction and Architecture and a strong commitment to student success.
Wikipedia:Cosumnes River College is a public community college in Sacramento, California. It opened in 1970, taking its name from the Cosumnes River, which flows a few miles to the south. As of Fall 2025, enrollment was at 17,534 students at its main and satellite campus in Elk Grove, California. The college is part of the Los Rios Community College District and part of 4 colleges under the district after Folsom Lake College, a former satellite campus, attained independence in 2004.
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