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American River College

Β· Public University

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American River College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    American River College is a public community college in unincorporated Sacramento, California. It suits students who want a community-college option in the United States and are looking at the Los Rios Community College District.

  2. What you can study

    American River College is a community college, but a programme list is not published in the information available here. Check the college website for current subjects, certificates, and transfer options before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for entry requirements, application steps, document rules, and any visa-related guidance. Because no admissions details are published here, confirm deadlines and whether the college has any country-specific instructions with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Sacramento will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan a separate budget.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the college website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa requirements, English-language requirements, document translation rules, housing, and whether your intended programme is open to international students.

  6. How it compares

    In a country with 2,515 universities, American River College sits in the community-college segment rather than the standard four-year university track. Its main distinction is its place in the Los Rios Community College District and the California Community Colleges System, which makes it relevant for students considering that pathway in California.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them β€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about American River College

What type of institution is American River College?

It is a public community college.

Where is American River College located?

It is in unincorporated Sacramento, California, United States.

What larger systems is it part of?

It is one of four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District and is part of the California Community Colleges System.

Does it publish tuition information here?

No tuition fee is published here; confirm the current cost with the admissions office.

Overview

American River College (ARC) is a public community college in unincorporated Sacramento, California. It is one of four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District and is part of the California Community Colleges System.

Programs at American River College

24 programs across 1 study levels.

Other

Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Anthropology

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture

Art

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Media & Communication

Art New Media

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Science

Astronomy

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Business & Management

Business

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Science

Chemistry

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Music & Performing Arts

Dance

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Engineering

Engineering

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Languages & Linguistics

English

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociology

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πŸŽ“ Full Time
Music & Performing Arts

Theatre Arts

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πŸŽ“ Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.

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