American River College

4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841-4286

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.

School Highlights

American River College serves 29,133 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
American River College is one of 11 community colleges within Sacramento County, CA.
The nearest community college to American River College is MTI College (0.7 miles away).

Top Placements

American River College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

	American River College	(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	589 staff	97 staff

The student population of American River College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The American River College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.

Total Enrollment	29,133 students	7,516 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	49:1	44:1

# Full-Time Students	7,120 students	1,613 students

# Part-Time Students	22,013 students	5,903 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-

% Asian	8%	13%

% Hispanic	18%	37%

% Black	7%	7%

% White	52%	32%

% Hawaiian	1%	-

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Non Resident races	-	3%

% Unknown races	10%	5%

Diversity Score	0.67	0.73

College Completion Rate	27%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,800	$34,600

The public in-state tuition of $1,242 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,272 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,242	$1,636

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,272	$6,797

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	75%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,410	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,500	$5,500

Total Sports Offered	13 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water PoloBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Profile last updated: 07/10/2018

The nearest community college to American River College is MTI College (0.7 miles away).