American River College (ARC) is a two-year community college that offers students the opportunity to earn certificates and associate degrees. Even though this institution serves individuals from various geographical areas, it largely serves the adult population of the 5-county Greater Sacramento district.
| Overall Score (about) | 67.4 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $2,958 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 16 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 71% / 53% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 31,366 |
The school was first founded in 1955 as American River Junior College, situated on old Grant Technical College
Admissions are non-competitive. The admission process includes:
Non transfer applicants have the opportunity to enroll for vocational/technical courses, personal enrichment, or for continuing academic credit.
The financial aid office offers assistance with filling out financial aid applications and explaining the prerequisites of the different programs. Financial aid options include loans, federal grants, fee waivers, scholarships, state grants, and work study programs.
The college does not offer any housing. The activities office can provide students with information on available shared housing, roommates and rentals. There is an on-campus day care center for students with children.
Athletics programs exist for both male and female students. Students have the opportunity to take part in men
Well-known alumni include:
The 1986 movie, Wisdom, starring Demi Moore and Emilio Estevez, was filmed on campus, in and around ARC
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