A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at ARC are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 8% more male students than female students enrolled at American River College with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ARC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14,210
|
| Women |
13,212
|
ARC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 51.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 74.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109208 IPEDS survey data for American River College.