The mission of Cosumnes River College is to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their maximum potential and contribute to the well being of the larger community.
School Highlights
Cosumnes River College serves 14,667 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 14,667 students
In-state tuition: $1,104
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
Minority enrollment: 76%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Cosumnes River College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 29:1 over five years.
The Cosumnes River College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,667 students
7,899 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
3,114 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
11,553 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
917 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,114 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,553 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
14%
% Hispanic
27%
45%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
24%
26%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,104 is less than the state average of $1,246. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,200 is more than the state average of $6,603. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Cosumnes River College is one of four community colleges within the
Los Rios Community College District. The college opened on
September 14, 1970, with 1,800 day and 350 evening students.
Facilities included the science building, automotive and technology
complex, women's physical education building, pool, and the library
building. In September 1975, the Business/Social Science classroom
building was dedicated, the first since the college opened. The
computer laboratory, located there, is equipped with
state-of-the-art data processing equipment that supports many areas
of the college curriculum. There are more than 14,000 students
enrolled at Cosumnes River College. The college offers a broad
option of more than 60 occupational degree programs, and a
comprehensive curriculum of transfer courses. Cosumnes River
College provides an inclusive learning environment and creates
dynamic opportunities for the intellectual growth of students,
staff and our community.
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