American River College

• Free funerals offered for low-income families - 12/19/2018 - Through a new Sacramento County program approved last year, the American River College Funeral Service Education program pays for funeral services in full for a select few without the means. ...moreThe program allows students to receive hands-on training and experience preparing decedents for memorials, viewings and cremations, and provides families an alternative to an indigent cremation.hide
• Community Colleges Invest In Workforce Training As Need For Skilled Workers Increases - 09/05/2018 - Two years ago, the state started contributing $200 million a year to community colleges as part of the Strong Workforce Program. Capital Public Radio spotlights American River College's paramedic program.

	American River College	(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	1,006 staff	97 staff

Total Enrollment	29,133 students	7,516 students
Student : Teacher Ratio	29:1	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	9%	13%
% Hispanic	25%	37%
% Black	8%	7%
% White	40%	32%
% Hawaiian	1%	-
% Two or more races	6%	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

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
Acceptance Rate	100%	96%

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