Facts and Statistics
Students 26,501 (Fall 2020)
Students by Race/Ethnicity
| ETHNICITY | % OF STUDENTS | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.5 | 1981 |
| Asian | 12.6 | 3330 |
| Filipino | 2.5 | 669 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 25.9 | 6851 |
| Multi-Race | 6.7 | 1769 |
| Native American | 0.5 | 134 |
| Other Non-White | 0.2 | 56 |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0 | 254 |
| Unknown | 3.1 | 830 |
| White | 40.1 | 10627 |
| 100.0% | 26501 |
Students by Age
| AGE GROUP | % OF STUDENTS | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4.5 | 1193 |
| 18-20 | 26.1 | 6912 |
| 21- 24 | 21.0 | 5565 |
| 25-29 | 16.1 | 4254 |
| 30-39 | 19.1 | 5049 |
| 40-49 | 8.2 | 2178 |
| 50+ | 5.1 | 1350 |
| 100.0% | 26501 |
Students by Gender
| GENDER | % OF STUDENTS | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 42.7 | 11303 |
| Female | 55.3 | 14662 |
| Unknown | 1.8 | 457 |
| X | 0.2 | 61 |
| 100.0 | 26501 |
Unit Load
| LOAD | % OF STUDENTS | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 6 units | 45.4 | 12044 |
| 6 - 11.9 units | 35.5 | 9415 |
| 12+ units | 19.0 | 5042 |
| 100.0% | 26501 |
First Generation Students
| First Generation Students | % of Students | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 27.9 | 7397 |
| No | 72.1 | 19104 |
| 100.0% | 26501 |
Student Achievement Data
Course Completion Rates*
Course Completion Rates*
| Institution-Set Standard (floor) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 67 % | 69% | 73% | |
| Stretch goal (aspirational) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 77% | 78% | 78% | |
| Actual Course Completion rate | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 75% | 76% | 73% |
*Course completion rates include excused withdrawal (EW) grades. The high number of EW grades awarded in Spring 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic accounts for the decrease in course completion rate for the 2019-2020 academic year. If EW grades are excluded, the course completion rate for the 2019-2020 academic year increases from 73% to 79%. The average of including and excluding EW grades results in a course completion rate of 76% for the 2019-2020 academic year, which is unchanged from the previous 2018-2019 academic year (76%).
Certificates (16 units or more)
Certificates (16 units or more)
| Institution-Set Standard (floor) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 917 | 1,176 | 1,020 | |
| Stretch goal (aspirational) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 1,512 | 1,512 | 1,512 | |
| Actual number of certificates | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 1,376 | 1,175 | 1,317 |
Associate Degrees (A.A/A.S)
Associate Degrees (A.A/A.S)
| Institution-Set Standard (floor) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 1,505 | 1,878 | 1,960 | |
| Stretch goal (aspirational) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 2,460 | 2,460 | 2,460 | |
| Actual number of degrees | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 2,003 | 2,064 | 2,197 |
Transfers to UC / CSU
Transfers to UC / CSU
| Institution-Set Standard (floor) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 1,092 | 1,135 | 867 | |
| Stretch goal (aspirational) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Actual number of students who transfer to UC / CSU |
2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
| 1,229 | 1,032 | 1,087 |
In 2016, American River College adopted a consistent college wide methodology for computing Institution Set Standards. Institution Set Standards are computed by first taking the average of the preceding 3 years (not including the current year). Then a 95% Confidence Interval is constructed around the preceding 3 year average. The lower limit of this 95% Confidence Interval serves as the Institution Set Standard.
In 2017, American River College utilized the upper limit of the 95% Confidence Interval to serve as the Stretch Goal.
In 2019, the procedure for setting Stretch Goals for certificates, degrees, and transfers was modified to align with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office Vision for Success Goals and American River College’s Strategic Planning Goals. This alignment resulted in a stretch goal of a 20% increase for certificates and degrees, and a 35% increase for transfers by 2021 - 2022 using the 2016 - 17 year as a baseline.
Statistics & Demographics
Los Rios Community College District, which also includes Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College. ARC currently serves over 30,000 students (full-time and part-time) each spring and fall. For crime statistics, explore the Annual Clery Report.