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
Accreditation
  • 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
 
 
 
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  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving6%44%62%-
Avg Amount Receiving$5,590$3,610$817-
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)14.2%5.8%12.2%
Number in Default904690
Number in Repayment630780732
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
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2009-102008-092007-08
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
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Landscaping and Groundskeeping48
Plant Nursery Operations and Management31
Horticulture--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant609
Bookkeeping2647
Business Administration535
Commerce425
Office Management1-
Real Estate54
Retailing and Retail Operations2-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing-2
Small Business Administration and Management-4
Taxation5-
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects--
Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design-9
Recording Arts Technology24
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising-1
Journalism-1
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Graphics1-
Computer Programming39
Computer Science-2
Computer Systems Networking912
Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications22
Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration12
System Administration68
Web and Digital Design1-
Web and Multimedia Management5-
 
Construction Trades
Carpentry140-
Drywall Installation951
Electrician382
 
Education
Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs--
 
Engineering
Engineering--
 
Engineering Technology
Biomedical Technology2-
Drafting and Design510
Engineering Technology-4
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-1
Technical and Business Writing11
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Adult Development and Aging367
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management37
Child Care6-
Child Care Provider7045
Family and Community Services1-
Foodservice Administration and Management--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
American Sign Language-3
Foreign Languages and Literatures-2
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation915
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology--
Emergency Medical Technology-8
Home Health Aide21-
Nursing-96
Nursing, Other--
Respiratory Care Therapy-29
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling910
Nursing Assistant40-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-172
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant--
Paralegal524
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts1801
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-12
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology3612
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology31
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology3-
Diesel Mechanics1-
Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair2712
Industrial Electronics Technology10-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources, Conservation33
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts32-
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science-18
Restaurant, Culinary and Catering Management615
 
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences-64
 
Precision Production
Sheet Metal Technology34-
Welding Technology5911
 
Psychology
Psychology-37
Psychology, Other-7
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services617
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management4-
 
Security and Protective Services
Fire-Fighting1014
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-7
Geography-4
Geography, Other1812
International Relations and Affairs1-
Political Science--
Social Sciences-150
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-1
Drawing--
Fashion and Apparel Design-3
Film Studies--
Interior Design1012
Music-8
Photography--
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology-2
Visual and Performing Arts-1
Art Studies-17
 
 
    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
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2550.7%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown4,25512%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 188032%
Ages 18-195,62816%
Ages 20-214,80214%
Ages 22-245,25015%
Ages 25-295,95017%
Ages 30-343,69110%
Ages 35-392,6908%
Ages 40-493,90111%
Ages 50-652,4567%
Age Over 652410.7%
Age Unknown1-
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,494736758
Faculty Status1,098410688
Tenured Faculty273273-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,098410688
Primarily Instruction1,098410688
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3232-
Other Professionals1010-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional35428470
Clerical And Secretarial13112011
Skilled Crafts22-
Service and/or Maintenance50455
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
Overall Athletic Team Information
     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
     
    Participants
    All Athletes428263165
    Unduplicated Athletes391246145
    Baseball2626-
    Basketball271215
    Football7070-
    Golf1010-
    Soccer603327
    Softball14-14
    Swimming and Diving412120
    Tennis261214
    Track and Field, Outdoor764531
    Track and Field, X-Country342014
    Volleyball16-16
    Water Polo281414
     
    Coaches Salaries
    Head Coaches-$4,197$4,663
    Assistant Coaches-$4,363$4,375
     
    Coaches
    All Coaches492821
    Baseball55-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches44-
    Basketball633
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches422
    Football77-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches66-
    Golf11-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches---
    Soccer422
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches211
    Softball4-4
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches3-3
    Swimming and Diving633
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches422
    Tennis211
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches---
    Track and Field, Outdoor633
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches422
    Track and Field, X-Country211
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches---
    Volleyball2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
    Water Polo422
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches211
      Retention Rates
    • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
    • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 22%
    Graduation Rates
     (%) of Entering Class
    Overall
    All Students20%
     
    By Gender
    Male21%
    Female18%
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien33%
    Unknown23%
    Crime Statistics
     2007-082006-07
    Arrests
    On Campus
    Weapons Related24
    Drug Related-2
     
    Criminal Offenses
    On Campus
    Forcible Rape-2
    Robbery11
    Aggravated Assault2-
    Burglary93
    Vehicle Theft1112
    Arson10-
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