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American River College
American River College
SACRAMENTO, CA . 2 Year 3.8
#1548 in Best Colleges in America
4700 COLLEGE OAK DR SACRAMENTO, CA 95841

Overview

American River College (ARC) is a public community college located in Sacramento, California. It offers a wide range of associate degrees and certificates in fields such as arts, sciences, business, and health. Known for its affordable tuition, diverse student body, and supportive learning environment, ARC emphasizes experiential learning and student success. The college has strong partnerships with local industries, providing students with career training and job placement opportunities. Beyond academics, ARC supports a vibrant campus life with numerous clubs, sports, and cultural events. ARC is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.

Rankings

  • 553

    #553 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 7

    #7 4 in Best Community Colleges in California

  • Best Community Colleges in America 553 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • B Student Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    731 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    451 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    353 Graduates
  • Business
    325 Graduates
  • Psychology
    172 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    156 Graduates
  • Physical Sciences
    129 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    72 Graduates
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures
    70 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    69 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,440
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    32%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    74%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,660 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    21,189
  • Undergrads Over 25
    50%
  • Pell Grant
    41%
  • Varsity Athletes
    9%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    23:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    CCCAA

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