About Us
American River College
American River College is Proud to Serve the Greater Sacramento Region
American River College's beautiful 153-acre main campus is in the suburbs of Sacramento, California, on the old Cameron Ranch. We enroll approximately 30,000 students each spring and fall, making it one of the larger higher education institutions in California. Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education.
We offer a large selection of academic and career-oriented associate degrees and programs designed to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to complete their bachelor's degree. We are a feeder school for many of the four-year universities in the area, including California State University (CSU) Sacramento and University of California (UC) Davis. In fact, American River College transfers more students to CSU Sacramento and UC Davis than any other community college in California.
Parking and Maps
American River College is located at 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841.
Mission, Vision, and Values
We want to transform the future of all students and community through inclusive, equitable education.
Support Us
ARC Office of Philanthropy, formerly known as the ARC Foundation at American River College raises funds through the Los Rios Colleges Foundation. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent permissible under law. Donations should be made to "Los Rios Colleges Foundation." The Federal Tax ID is 94-2506591.
American River College Facilities
In addition to American River College's main campus, several off-campus locations host college-credit classes: the Natomas Center, McClellan Center & Sacramento Regional Public Safety Center, Mather Center, and Twin Rivers location.
Contact Us
Find phone numbers and emails for campus departments, a faculty and staff directory, and links to help you troubleshoot common technical problems.
Our History
In June 1954, voters agreed to the establishment of a new junior college district, followed by the approval of a $3 million bond issue in November of that year. Grant Technical College ceased operation after 13 years and the American River Junior College District was born in the fall of 1955.
American River College President
Learn about ARC President Lisa Cardoza.