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Sacramento, California
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Find Out the Total American River College Costs

How much does it cost to go to American River College?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

On this Page You'll Find:

  • Average Net Price for All
  • Average for Freshmen
  • Price Based on Income
  • Net Price Trend
  • How Does it Compare?

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of American River College. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of American River College including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for American River College.

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Breakdown of College Costs for Freshmen

97% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 89% received an average of $4,482 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $16,008 for off-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
1,457 Total Freshmen
186 (13%) did not receive any grants or scholarships. N/A$28,314$15,021
1,271 (87%) split a total of $5,699,164 for an average of $4,484 each N/A$23,830$10,537
1,416 In-State Students
150 (11%) did not receive any grants or scholarships. N/A$20,490$7,197
1,266 (89%) split a total of $5,674,212 for an average of $4,482 each N/A$16,008$2,715

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

Net Price Based on Family Income Level

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$4,334
30k-48k$4,591
48k-75k$7,268
75k-110k$9,355
110k +$10,813

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

Freshmen Receiving Aid Net Price Trend

Over a period of two years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at American River College has increased by an average of 1.2% per year.

Net Price Trends at American River College

Comparing American River College Net Price to All Schools

An overall average net price of $16,006 puts American River College on par with the national average of $19,796.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

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