Sacramento, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| American River College (in-state) | $1,288 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -92% |
| National average | $18,082 | -93% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,288 | $5,152 |
| Out-of-state | $12,616 | $50,464 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
American River College ranks 62 by in-state tuition among the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 880% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to American River College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Cosumnes River College | $1,288 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 |
| Sacramento City College | $1,288 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 |
In-state tuition at American River College is $1,288 per year; out-of-state students pay $12,616.
American River College in-state tuition is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; American River College is 93% below that.
$1,288 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at American River College comes to about $5,152 for an in-state student and $50,464 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, American River College ranks 62 out of the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.