American River College

Overview

Enrollment

27,422

American River College overview
Location	Sacramento, California
Online	losrios.edu
School Type	Public 2 Year
Setting	Large Suburban

American River College overview
Size	Mid-size
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	No
Level of Study	Undergrad

American River College (ARC), located in Sacramento, California, is a public community college established in 1955. Set in a suburban environment, ARC's sprawling 153-acre campus is characterized by open spaces and contemporary structures designed to facilitate its diverse range of academic programs. As part of the Los Rios Community College District, ARC offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs with notable emphasis on disciplines such as the arts, science, and technology. While American River College has an open admissions policy, the selection process for specific programs may be competitive based on demand and departmental criteria. ARC does not provide on-campus housing facilities, reflecting its role as a commuter school that serves the local community. Additionally, the college engages in limited intercollegiate athletics, with teams known as the Beavers competing primarily in regional conferences.

American River College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 4,334 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 23,088 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $0 plus fees of $1,288.