by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for American River College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at American River College stood at $1,288 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,616. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $1,288 in-state and $1,288 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $0 | $11,328 |
| Fees | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| Total | $1,288 | $12,616 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does American River College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how American River College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, American River College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the American River College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at American River College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $0 | $8,880 |
| Two Years Ago | $0 | $9,480 |
| One Year Ago | $0 | $11,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $0 | $11,328 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at American River has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,288. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 7.78%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $13,597.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,288 | $13,597 |
| In 2 Years | $1,288 | $14,655 |
| In 3 Years | $1,288 | $15,795 |
| In 4 Years | $1,288 | $17,024 |
| In 5 Years | $1,288 | $18,348 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $61,071, or close to $5,152 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at American River College, check out the American River College Financial Aid page.
