American River College
- American River College is a State-funded community college, part of the Los Rios Community College District, which also includes Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College.
School Highlights
American River College serves 31,265 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 31,265 students
- In-state tuition: $1,242
- Out-state tuition: $7,272
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
American River College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 958 teachers has grown by 19% over five years.
American River College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
958 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of American River College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has decreased from 49:1 over five years.
The American River College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
31,265 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
6,116 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
25,149 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
29%
47%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
38%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
College Completion Rate
27%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,242 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,272 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,242
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,272
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,450
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,524
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The vision of American River College is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. Our mission is to place students first in providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community. American River College, serving the greater Sacramento region, offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve career as well as other academic and personal goals. American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community.
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