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American River College

Sacramento, CA·Public·25,758 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 25,758 students.

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25,758
Students
$4,628
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,100
Earnings
10 yr
$9,354
Debt

About This School

American River College is a public institution located in Sacramento, California with approximately 25,758 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,628 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

American River College (ARC) is a public community college in unincorporated Sacramento, California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into a career or transfer to a four-year school — at just $4,628/year average net cost, it's genuinely accessible. The debt load at graduation is modest at $9,354, which is manageable, but median earnings of $38,100 a decade out suggest this is a stepping stone rather than a destination, so have a clear plan for what comes next.

Founded
1955
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Social Sciences15%
Business & Marketing10%
Psychology4%
Computer Science4%
Health Professions4%
Physical Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Mathematics1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Troy KotsurAdrian LamoAndy AlloSolo SikoaMandisaWally Herger

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,808
Avg Net Price
$4,628
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$9,354

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$12,986

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,354
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,354
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White36%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino33%
Asian11%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (25,758 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

American River College

4700 College Oak Dr

Sacramento, CA 95841-4286

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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