Cosumnes River College

Overview

Cosumnes River College (CRC), established in 1970 as part of the Los Rios Community College District, is a public community college located in Sacramento, California. The campus is situated in a suburban setting approximately 12 miles south of downtown Sacramento. CRC offers a range of associate degree and certificate programs, with a noteworthy emphasis on disciplines such as culinary arts, automotive technology, and digital media. As an open-access institution, it maintains a non-selective admissions policy, ensuring that education is accessible to a broad demographic of students. While CRC does not provide on-campus housing, it supports a commuter culture with resources designed to aid those traveling from various parts of the Sacramento region. Renowned for its diverse student body and comprehensive educational pathways, the college focuses on facilitating academic and career success for its attendees, although it does not have a distinctive reputation for intercollegiate athletics.

Cosumnes River College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  3,006 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,288 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $0 plus fees of $1,288.