American River College
4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95841-0428 - View a map of this school Map
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American River College is a State-funded two-year community college, part of the Los Rios Community College District, which also includes Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College.


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County Sacramento County, CA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 8,388 students 1,000 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 22,139 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 30,527 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 55% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 39% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,110 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 53% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $888 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 1% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,591 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 4% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,132 $3,048
School Notes:
  • American River College is a diverse academic community composed of individuals having many perspectives, abilities, faiths, cultures, ethnicities, races and orientations. We come from a multitude of backgrounds, and with distinct needs and goals. We recognize that to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community, we must understand and value our individual differences and affirm the inherit dignity in all of us.
  • American River College is among the 10 largest community colleges in the state and is looked upon as a leader in innovative programs and services. It transfers more students to UC Davis and CSU Sacramento than any other community college. Five decades after its founding, American River College continues its leadership role among the Sacramento area’s institutions of higher education.
  • American River College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)--an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. ARC received its most recent accreditation "without condition"--the highest ranking a college can receive--in January 2004.
  • ARC's Child Development Centers provide education and care for children and a laboratory for students preparing to work in the fields of early childhood education, nursing, child development, and psychology. Our child care programs are offered to student parents who are continuing their education, and serve infants/toddlers, preschool and school age children.
  • The Counseling Center provides academic, career, and personal counseling, so that each student will reach his or her educational goals successfully. Services offered include individual counseling, group counseling, and Human/Career Development classes.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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