Sacramento, CA · Public · 2-year
American River College is a public two-year college in Sacramento, CA, enrolling about 25,621 students.
Like most community colleges, it does not report an acceptance rate — admission is typically open.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $5,730 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $14,281.
39% of students complete their degree within three years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 29 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $44,544 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: American River College.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
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