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Photo: Kevin Schultz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0American River College
Sacramento, CA
100%
Acceptance Rate
25,621
Undergraduates
$13k
Out-of-state tuition
37%
Completion rate (150% time)
$40k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
100%
Open Admission
Acceptance Rate (2023-24)
SAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00
25,621 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$12,616
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$7,999
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$9,625Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$40,162/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio24%
Why Go Here?
$40k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
25.6k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#115
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score83
Excellent value
51% First-Gen Students
21% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
American River College is a public college in Sacramento, CA. It enrolls 25,621 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
83
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
28:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
4.00
GPA (CDS)
Application Deadline
Not reported
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$12,616
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)49%
Median Debt at Graduation$9,625
How to Apply
The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
4
Career
8
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
D
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
Housing
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How much do families pay at American River College?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,599 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,219 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,538 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,652 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,845 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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