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# American River College

California community college in Sacramento serving nearly 30,000 students with no tuition for state residents.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 38.65085, -121.349672

### Summary

California community college in Sacramento serving nearly 30,000 students with no tuition for state residents.

### Description

American River College is a public two-year institution in Sacramento, California, part of the Los Ríos Community College District. It enrolls nearly 30,000 students and serves the greater Sacramento region with a focus on transfer and workforce preparation, including a primary emphasis on social sciences.

In-state tuition is free; out-of-state students pay $11,328 annually. The college's large enrollment and diverse course offerings make it a major access point for students seeking affordable pathways to a bachelor's degree or vocational credentials in the Sacramento area.

American River College functions as a transfer gateway to four-year universities throughout California's public system. The college is best suited for Sacramento-area students who want to complete general education requirements or earn an associate degree before transferring, as well as those pursuing certificate programs aligned with local job markets. For more information, visit the official website at arc.losrios.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 109,208
- **State**: CA
- **City**: Sacramento
- **Address**: 4700 College Oak Dr
- **Zip Code**: 95841
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.arc.losrios.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $0
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $11,328
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $0
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $11,328
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 29,908
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Large
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Social Sciences