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American River College

Sacramento, CAPublicSuburb Setting
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Accept Rate
N/A
$7,999
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
25.6K
Students
Very Large campus body
$34,072
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

American River College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Sacramento, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 25.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
25.6K (Very Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences12% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,386
Earnings 5yr: $114,068
Debt: $20,341
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,731
Earnings 5yr: $52,793
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,319
Earnings 5yr: $49,867
Debt: $14,400
Physical Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,572
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $61,406
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $58,167
Debt: $7,575
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,151
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $51,671
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,502
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,258
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$7,999
In-State Tuition$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition$12,616
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

21%
Pell Grants
3%
Take Loans
26%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$34,072
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$40,162

Completion Signals

37%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,354
Est. Monthly Payment
$101/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

52%
Men
48%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
80%
Avg Family Income
$18,070
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