Asher College

1215 Howe Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Asher College serves 649 students (2% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Asher College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Asher College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
17
9

Student Body

The student population of Asher College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Asher College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
649 students
6,838 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
14 students
1,022 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
635 students
5,816 students

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
649 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
967 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
635 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
15%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
46%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
36%
7%
% White
18%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
42%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
40%
85%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,052
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Asher College?
The acceptance rate of Asher College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 85%.
What is Asher College's ranking?
Asher College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Cosumnes River College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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