American River College

https://www.arc.losrios.edu

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2024 Average Net Price

$9,488

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

30,462

17.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

36.6%

382 Graduates

About

American River College is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American River College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (833 degrees awarded), Carpenter (476 degrees), and Drywall Installation (98 degrees).

In 2024, 4,677 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American River College. 51.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,856 degrees), 1.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,326 degrees).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,488.

In 2024, 48% of undergraduate students attending American River College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at American River College was $0. The cost of tuition at American River College is $−8,160 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American River College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,488

2024 Value

37.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 American River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,488. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of American River College grew by 37.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of American River College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$21,474

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American River College was of $21,474 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American River College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at American River College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American River College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

American River College had a total enrollment of 30,462 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at American River College is 5,337 students and the part-time enrollment is 25,125. This means that 17.5% of students enrolled at American River College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American River College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.7% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Asian, 6.54% Two or More Races, 6.31% Black or African American, 0.863% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American River College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.4%), followed by White Male (19.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American River College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30,462 students. The full-time enrollment at American River College is 5,337 and the part-time enrollment is 25,125. This means that 17.5% of students enrolled at American River College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American River College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American River College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), American River College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American River College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
11,183 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
9,459 enrolled students
Asian
4,269 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American River College is 36.7% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14% Asian, 6.54% Two or More Races, 6.31% Black or African American, 0.863% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,172 students (3.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 113 more women than men received degrees from American River College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American River College is white (1,856 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,326 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American River College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (833 degrees awarded), followed by Carpenter (476 degrees) and Drywall Installation (98 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American River College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (774 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (174 degrees), and Social Sciences (557 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American River College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (347,151 people), Other managers (318,959 people), Postsecondary teachers (185,492 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (178,836 people), and Chief executives & legislators (139,901 people).

The most specialized majors at American River College in 2024 are Construction (774 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (174 degrees), Social Sciences (557 degrees), Physical Sciences (139 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American River College are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at American River College are Construction (774 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (174 degrees), Social Sciences (557 degrees), Physical Sciences (139 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American River College are Elementary & secondary schools (461,826 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (404,825 people), Legal services (278,629 people), Computer Systems Design (249,656 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,258 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American River College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
833 degrees awarded
Carpenter
476 degrees awarded
Drywall Installation
98 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American River College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 833 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at American River College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,395

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,282 degrees were awarded to men at American River College, which is 0.953 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,395).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American River College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 487 degrees were awarded to men at American River College in Carpenter, which is 122 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 491 degrees were awarded to men at American River College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.41 times more than the 347 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 14% of students graduating from American River College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (46.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at American River College is Female and Two or More Races (46.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,856 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,326 degrees awarded
Asian
540 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American River College is white (1,856 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,326 degrees).

7.31% of degree recipients (342 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
2,014 degrees awarded
White Male
1,974 degrees awarded
White Male
1,755 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American River College is white male (2,014 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,974 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American River College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 70 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.45M - Federal
$39M - State
$2.06M - Local

As of 2024, American River College received $6.45M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $39M from state grants and contracts, and $2.06M from local grants and contracts.

Instructional Salaries

$36.7M

Instructional Salaries

311

Number of Employees

In 2024, American River College paid a total of $36.7M to 311 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American River College were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

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