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American River College

Sacramento, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About American River College

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.

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Open

Acceptance

$7,999

Net price

25,621

Enrollment

37%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,999

Average net price

$1,288

In-state tuition

$12,616

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,152

Books & supplies

$16,384

Total cost of attendance

21%

Students receiving Pell grants

3%

Students with federal loans

$9,625

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$40,162

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,072

Median earnings (6 yrs)

37%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

62%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,226

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

25,621

Total enrollment

80%

Part-time

26

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

48% women
52% men

Race & ethnicity

White
37%
Hispanic
32%
Asian
13%
Black
7%
Two or more races
6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

American River College FAQ

Is American River College a public or private school?

American River College is a public institution located in Sacramento, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at American River College?

American River College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does American River College cost?

The average annual net price at American River College is $7,999 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,288 in-state and $12,616 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at American River College?

About 37% of students at American River College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do American River College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, American River College students earn a median of $40,162 per year.

How many students attend American River College?

American River College enrolls about 25,621 students.

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