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American River College (American River)
- 4700 College Oak Dr
- Sacramento, CA 95841
- OPEID College Code: 00123200
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- General Phone: (916) 484-8011
- President: David Viar
- Website: www.arc.losrios.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 33,821
- College Alias: American River

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 3% | 44% | 60% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,937 | $3,241 | $775 | $1,775 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Number in Default | 90 | 78 | 59 |
| Number in Repayment | 732 | 579 | 534 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $590 | $690 | $758 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,434 | $5,154 | $4,986 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,320 | $1,260 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,440 | $8,214 |
| Other Expenses | $3,218 | $2,326 | $2,336 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,120 | $2,326 | $2,258 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,976 | $2,010 | $2,018 |
| Out of State | $6,820 | $6,474 | $6,246 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,694 | $12,776 | $12,568 |
| Out of State | $18,538 | $17,240 | $16,796 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,096 | $4,318 | $4,276 |
| Out of State | $9,940 | $8,782 | $8,504 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 33,821 Undergraduate: 33,821
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 16,319 Female: 17,502
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 16,319 Female: 17,502
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,082 Part-Time: 24,739
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,082 Part-Time: 24,739
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 252 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 428 | 1% |
| Black | 3,112 | 9% |
| Asian | 4,054 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 4,707 | 14% |
| White | 16,585 | 49% |
| Unknown | 4,683 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 719 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,950 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,613 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,960 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,450 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3,355 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,889 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4,198 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,459 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 228 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,499 | 736 | 763 |
| Faculty Status | 1,111 | 400 | 711 |
| Tenured Faculty | 284 | 284 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,111 | 400 | 711 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,111 | 400 | 711 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 346 | 295 | 51 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 131 | 121 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 48 | 44 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,499 (343) | $76,303 (166) | $74,746 (177) |
| Instructor | $75,499 (343) | $76,303 (166) | $74,746 (177) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,164 (57) | $84,600 (23) | $82,192 (34) |
| Instructor | $83,164 (57) | $84,600 (23) | $82,192 (34) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,437 (400) | $75,441 (189) | $73,538 (211) |
| Instructor | $74,437 (400) | $75,441 (189) | $73,538 (211) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 395 | 263 | 132 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 358 | 241 | 117 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Football | 75 | 75 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Soccer | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 50 | 34 | 16 |
| Cross Country | 31 | 21 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Water Polo | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,601 | $4,601 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,400 | $4,366 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 18% |
| Female | 21% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 19% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 21% |
| Unknown | 25% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 12 | 13 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
