American River College

4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95841-4286
Tel: (916)484-8011
Public | 35,264 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • American River College serves 35,264 students (30% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 57:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body.
  • American River College is one of 14 community colleges within Sacramento County, CA.
  • The nearest community college is MTI College (0.7 miles away).

School Overview:
American River College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 619 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 35,264 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:57 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 10,484 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 24,780 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 11% 2%
% Hawaiian		 1% 1%
% Hispanic		 19% 6%
% Black		 10% 15%
% White		 53% 62%
% Two or more races		 4% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $644 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,648 $8,679
 

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.

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Nearby Schools:

American River College
35264 students | 0 mi. away
MTI College
874 students | 0.7 mi. away
Kaplan College-Sacramento Campus
673 students | 1.8 mi. away
Heald College-Rancho Cordova
1456 students | 5.5 mi. away
Itt Technical Institute-Rancho Cordova
717 students | 5.6 mi. away
Cosumnes River College
15449 students | 14.3 mi. away

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