Statistics & Demographics
American River College is a State-funded two-year community college, part of the 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, visit the Los Rios Police Department website.
Overall Enrollment: 33,616 (Spring 2018)
Students By Ethnicity
| ETHNICITY | % OF STUDENTS |
| African American | 8.2 |
| Asian | 9.9 |
| Filipino | 2.2 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 27.5 |
| Multi-Race | 5.8 |
| Native American | 0.6 |
| Other Non-White | 0.5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0 |
| White | 44.3 |
Students by Age
| AGE GROUP | % OF STUDENTS |
| Under 18 | 1.1 |
| 18-20 | 18.5 |
| 21- 24 | 22.5 |
| 25-29 | 19.8 |
| 30-39 | 21.7 |
| 40 and over | 17.5 |
Students by Gender
| GENDER | % OF STUDENTS |
| Male | 56.4 |
| Female | 43.6 |
| Unknown | N/A |
Unit Load
| LOAD | % OF STUDENTS |
| Light-Load Students (to 5.9 units) |
46.7 |
| Mid-Load Students (6.0-11.9 units) |
36.4 |
| Full-Load Students (12.0 units or more) |
16.9 |
Additional Statistics
Day - Evening Class Enrollment
| DAY/EVENING | % OF STUDENTS |
| Both Day and Evening Classes | 23.8% |
| Day Only Classes | 58.4% |
| Evening Only Classes | 17.8% |
Student Educational Goals
| EDUCATIONAL GOAL | % OF STUDENTS |
| Degree or Certificate | 38.2% |
| Job skills | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.5% |
| Transfer | 47.3% |
| Undecided | 2.9% |
Associate Degree Programs
| DEGREE | TRANSFER |
| 45 A.A. | 30 A.A. Transfer |
| 37 A.S. | 11 A.S. Transfer |
Admissions Tips
Get help with admissions, including application and registration. Visit the Connect Center inside the Welcome and Support Center building.