American River College
Tel:
(916) 484-8011
- 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%.
Top Rankings
American River College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
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 | Link to School Calendar | |
Sports
| 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: 2020 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to American River College is MTI College (0.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- MTI CollegePrivate for-profit756 students | 0.90 Mi5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 339-1500 0.90756 - Carrington College-Citrus HeightsPrivate for-profit248 students | 3.60 Mi7301 Greenback Ln., Ste. A
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 722-8200 3.60248 - Bryan College-Gold RiverPrivate, for profit85 students | 5.00 Mi2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 111
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 649-2400 5.0085 - San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaPrivate, for profit113 students | 5.20 Mi11000 Olson Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7582 5.20113 - Asher CollegePrivate for-profit596 students | 5.60 Mi1215 Howe Ave Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 649-9600 5.60596
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