AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE (ARC)
- 4700 College Oak Dr
- Sacramento, CA 95841
- OPEID College Code: 00123200
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- General Phone: (916) 484-8011
- President: David Viar
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 35,413
- College Alias: ARC
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American River College (ARC) is a two-year public college that is part of the Los Rios Community College District in the five-county region of Sacramento, California. The other community colleges in this district include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College and Sacramento City College. ARC grants occupational certificates and technical education as well as associate's degrees. There are also online classes and e-services available. ARC offers excellent post-secondary education to students seeking to transfer to four-year institutions.
Known for its innovative programs, ARC is also one of the largest community colleges in California. It transfers a significant number of students to UC Davis and California State University - Sacramento.
History
In 1942, Sacramento's Grant Union Junior College was opened to train civilians for service in World War II. It grew as a technical college and the name was changed in 1945, and again in 1955, when it became American River Junior College District. In 1965, the college was renamed American River College (ARC) and became part of the Los Rios Community College District.
ARC began providing training for Sacramento police, sheriff, fire personnel, and the basic police academy at the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center.
Academics
American River College follows the semester system, offering a fall, spring and summer semester.
In addition to running the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center, ARC offers numerous programs of study on its main campus.
ARC Programs of Study:
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Computer Science & Information Technology
- English
- Fine & Applied Arts
- Health & Education
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Physical Education & Athletics
- Science & Engineering
- Technical Education
Student Life
American River College serves a large and diverse student body, and offers many student programs and support services including:
- Accelerated College Education (ACE)
- CalWORKS (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids)
- Career Center
- Child Development Centers
- Cooperative Agencies Resources Education (CARE)
- Counseling Center
- Disabled Students Programs and Services
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Center
- EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
- Foster and Kinship Care Education - Independent Living Program
- Four Directions College Success Program (FDCSP)
- Honors Program
- Journey
- Learning Communities
- Learning Disabilities (LD) Program
- Learning Resource Center (LRC)
- Library
- Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement Program (MESA)
- Math Multimedia Learning Center (MMLC)
- Partnership to Assure College Entry (PACE)
- Puente Program
- Reading Across Disciplines (RAD)
- Reading Center
- Re-entry and Veterans Information Center
- Science Skills Center
- Tutorial Center
- Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
There are many ARC campus events and recreational activities available to ARC students that include theatre and music performances, sports events, career fairs and workshops, as well as "College Hour," which offers a calendar of various talks, panels and discussions of timely issues.
Traditions
The "stately" oak tree is the college's official symbol and the beaver its official mascot (nicknamed "Igor" for "eager-beaver".)
Athletics
The American River College's Beaver Teams are active in many intercollegiate athletics including:
Men's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Water Polo
- Baseball
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Tennis
Satellite Campuses
American River College has several Off-Campus Centers offering classes around the Sacramento metro area that include:
- Ethan Way Center
- Mather Center
- McClellan Center
- Natomas Center
- San Juan Center
- Twin Rivers Pre-Apprenticeship Training Center
Community Life
American River College's Community and Diversity Center Initiative (CDCI) was established to provide bridges between its students and the community. The CDCI offers resources for opportunities to meet other students and community members to build a support network. Its mission is to help students and community expand and grow with "cross-cultural understanding, awareness and responsiveness."
- 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
- Website
- www.arc.losrios.edu
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- Cosumnes River College (CRC)
Sacramento, CA 95823
14 Miles Away - Sacramento City College (Sacramento City)
Sacramento, CA 95822
11 Miles Away
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- 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: 62%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 44% | 62% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,590 | $3,610 | $817 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.2% | 5.8% | 12.2% |
| Number in Default | 90 | 46 | 90 |
| Number in Repayment | 630 | 780 | 732 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $654 | $590 | $590 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $654 | $590 | $590 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,214 | $5,658 | $5,434 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,440 | $1,386 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $8,840 | $8,500 |
| Other Expenses | $3,966 | $3,346 | $3,218 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,236 | $3,346 | $3,120 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,292 | $2,030 | $1,976 |
| In-State | $2,292 | $2,030 | $1,976 |
| Out of State | $6,852 | $7,098 | $6,820 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,130 | $14,216 | $13,694 |
| In-State | $17,130 | $14,216 | $13,694 |
| Out of State | $21,690 | $19,284 | $18,538 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,528 | $5,280 | $5,096 |
| In-State | $6,528 | $5,280 | $5,096 |
| Out of State | $11,088 | $10,348 | $9,940 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 35,413 Undergraduate: 35,413
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 16,382 Female: 19,031
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 16,382 Female: 19,031
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,209 Part-Time: 26,204
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,209 Part-Time: 26,204
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 255 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 4,255 | 12% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 803 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,628 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,802 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,250 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,950 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3,691 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,690 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,901 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,456 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 241 | 0.7% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | - |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,494 | 736 | 758 |
| Faculty Status | 1,098 | 410 | 688 |
| Tenured Faculty | 273 | 273 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,098 | 410 | 688 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,098 | 410 | 688 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 32 | 32 | - |
| Other Professionals | 10 | 10 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 354 | 284 | 70 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 131 | 120 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 50 | 45 | 5 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,776 (353) | $79,407 (164) | $76,361 (189) |
| Instructor | $77,776 (353) | $79,407 (164) | $76,361 (189) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,398 (57) | $87,815 (23) | $83,763 (34) |
| Instructor | $85,398 (57) | $87,815 (23) | $83,763 (34) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,677 (410) | $78,477 (187) | $75,167 (223) |
| Instructor | $76,677 (410) | $78,477 (187) | $75,167 (223) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 428 | 263 | 165 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 391 | 246 | 145 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Football | 70 | 70 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 60 | 33 | 27 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| Tennis | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 76 | 45 | 31 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Water Polo | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,197 | $4,663 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,363 | $4,375 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-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: 44%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 22%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 20% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 4 |
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 11 | 12 |
| Arson | 10 | - |
- Reviewed on: February 29, 2012
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- I am currently enrolled here studying music and love how passionate the teachers are in encouraging their students to become the best musician they can. They utilize online videos that help enhance classroom experience and the music department's audio tracks let us get in more practice for all those quizzes! It is a very serious school, but in a GREAT way. You definitely get your money's worth here.
