American River College
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 25,621 students.
About This School
American River College is a public institution located in Sacramento, California with approximately 25,621 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,999 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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (25,621 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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