Cosumnes River College
Tel:
(916) 688-7344
- 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 14,193 students (26% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Top Rankings
Cosumnes River College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 259 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Cosumnes River College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-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 | 259 staff | 149 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Cosumnes River College is Sacramento City College (7.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Sacramento City CollegePublic21,379 students | 7.00 Mi3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 558-2111 7.0021,379 - Carrington College-SacramentoPrivate for-profit1,214 students | 7.60 Mi8909 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 361-1660 7.601,214 - Asher CollegePrivate for-profit596 students | 9.30 Mi1215 Howe Ave Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 649-9600 9.30596 - San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaPrivate, for profit113 students | 12.40 Mi11000 Olson Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7582 12.40113 - 31,366 students | 14.20 Mi4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 484-8011 14.2031,366
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