American River College (109208)

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2023 Average Net Price
$6,896
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0.136%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
29,908
16.5% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
32.7%
379 Graduates

About

American River College (109208) is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American River College (109208) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (775 degrees awarded), Sheet Metal Technology (61 degrees), and Paralegal (34 degrees).

In 2023, 3,790 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American River College (109208). 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,649 degrees), 1.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (909 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American River College (109208) was 0.136%, corresponding to 1 out of the 738 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,896.

In 2023, 48% of undergraduate students attending American River College (109208) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$0
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American River College (109208) was $0. The cost of tuition at American River College (109208) is $−8,253 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$6,896
2023 Value
10.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 American River College (109208) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,896. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of American River College (109208) grew by 10.8%.

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Other Student Expenses

$17,764
Room and Board
$1,152
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American River College (109208) was of $17,764 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.96% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.49% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

48%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at American River College (109208) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.7% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0.136%
2020 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American River College (109208) was 0.136%, which represents 1 out of the 738 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

American River College (109208) had a total enrollment of 29,908 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American River College (109208) is 4,936 students and the part-time enrollment is 24,972. This means that 16.5% of students enrolled at American River College (109208) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American River College (109208), both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.2% White, 32% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 6.85% Black or African American, 5.21% Two or More Races, 0.879% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American River College (109208) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.2%), followed by White Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American River College (109208) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,908 students. The full-time enrollment at American River College (109208) is 4,936 and the part-time enrollment is 24,972. This means that 16.5% of students enrolled at American River College (109208) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

72%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American River College (109208) was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), American River College (109208) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    10,825 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    9,577 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    3,544 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American River College (109208) is 36.2% White, 32% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 6.85% Black or African American, 5.21% Two or More Races, 0.879% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,883 students (6.3%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 730 more women than men received degrees from American River College (109208). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American River College (109208) is white (1,649 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (909 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American River College (109208) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (775 degrees awarded), followed by Sheet Metal Technology (61 degrees) and Paralegal (34 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at American River College (109208), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (560 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (44 degrees), and Physical Sciences (125 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American River College (109208) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (340,964 people), Other managers (321,048 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (186,937 people), Postsecondary teachers (178,355 people), and Chief executives & legislators (140,591 people).

The most specialized majors at American River College (109208) in 2023 are Social Sciences (560 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (44 degrees), Physical Sciences (125 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (313 degrees), and Human Sciences (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American River College (109208) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at American River College (109208) are Social Sciences (560 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (44 degrees), Physical Sciences (125 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (313 degrees), and Human Sciences (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American River College (109208) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at American River College (109208) are Social Sciences (560 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (44 degrees), Physical Sciences (125 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (313 degrees), and Human Sciences (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American River College (109208).
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Social Sciences
    397 degrees awarded
  2. Biological & Physical Sciences
    295 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    227 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at American River College (109208) was General Social Sciences with 397 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,530
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
2,260
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 1,530 degrees were awarded to men at American River College (109208), which is 0.677 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,260).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 309 degrees were awarded to men at American River College (109208) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.662 times less than the 467 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 467 degrees were awarded to men at American River College (109208) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.51 times more than the 309 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

11%
100% Completion Time
27%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from American River College (109208) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (48.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at American River College (109208) is Female and Asian (48.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.8% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,649 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    909 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    465 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American River College (109208) is white (1,649 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (909 degrees).

4.78% of degree recipients (181 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    965 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    684 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    571 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American River College (109208) is white female (965 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (684 degrees).

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Operations

American River College (109208) employs 324 Instructors. Most academics at American River College (109208) are Female Instructor (182), and Male Instructor (142).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American River College (109208) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 114 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 61 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $6.12M - Federal
  2. $36.2M - State
  3. $545k - Local

As of 2023, American River College (109208) received $6.12M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $36.2M from state grants and contracts, and $545k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$99.8M
2023 Salaries
6.64%
growth from 2022

In 2023, American River College (109208) paid a median of $99.8M in salaries, a 6.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.18% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$36.7M
Instructional Salaries
324
Number of Employees

In 2023, American River College (109208) paid a total of $36.7M to 324 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
324 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
114 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American River College (109208) was Instructor with 324 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American River College (109208) were Office and Administrative Support with 114 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 61 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American River College (109208) was Female Instructor with 182 employees, and Male Instructor with 142 employees.

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