American River College
Tel:
(916)484-8011
- 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 10 community colleges within Sacramento County, CA.
- The nearest community college is MTI College (0.70 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 589 teachers has declined by 26% over five years.
| American River College | (CA) 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 |
| Total Faculty | 589 staff | 92 staff |
| 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 ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.67 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,800 | $34,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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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