American River College Academic Overview

Academic Overview

American River College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Sacramento, California. It is an Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.

The 2023 tuition & fees is $1,287 for California residents and $10,768 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 25,849 students are enrolled.

The salary after graduation from American River College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $38,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, ARC's tuition & fees is $1,287 for California residents and $10,768 for non-residents.

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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES

2023 Tuition & Fees
	California Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,287	$10,768

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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at ARC.

The average received amount of financial aid is $3,011 and 61% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 25,849 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

Graduation Rate for American River College is 29 %

Graduation Rate

29%

Transfer-out Rate for American River College is 8 %

Transfer-out Rate

8%

Retention Rate for American River College is 69 %

Retention Rate

69%

Student Population for American River College is 25,849

Student Population

25,849

Student to Faculty Ratio for American River College is 26 to 1

Student to Faculty Ratio

26 to 1

The average received amount of financial aid is $3,011 at American River College.

Financial Aid Amount

$3,011

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address	4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841-4286
Phone	916-484-8011
WEB	https://www.arc.losrios.edu/
Admission	https://www.arc.losrios.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.arc.losrios.edu/admissions/get-started-and-apply
Financial Aid	https://www.arc.losrios.edu/student-resources/financial-aid
Net Price Calculator	https://www.arc.losrios.edu/admissions/cost-of-attendance/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuition	https://www.arc.losrios.edu/student-resources/student-support-services/veterans-resource-center/arc-veterans-resource-center-office
Disability Service	https://www.arc.losrios.edu/student-resources/student-support-services/dsps

Offered Degrees

ARC offers 196 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.

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Offered Major Programs
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Available Online Class
One but less than two years certificate	43	0
Associate's Degree	95	0
Two but less than four years certificate	1	0

Special Learning Opportunities

American River College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. The school provides study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online Class	Undergraduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	✗
Teacher Certification	✗
Study Abroad	✔
Campus Housing	✗
Board/Meal Plan	✔

Veterans Benefits

American River College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.

Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)	✗
Credit for military training	✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families	✔
Recognized student veteran organization	✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges	✗

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