American River Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

How Much Does It Cost to Attend American River College as a Part-Time Student?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at American River College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.

In this report, you’ll find:

In-state part-time students are charged $46 per credit. For out-of-state students the figure is $472 a credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$46	$472

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at American River College are shown below.

Required fees account for came to $1,288 in-state and $1,288 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.

Below is how tuition at American River College has changed over recent reported years.

Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.

Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.

The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For details on financial aid availability at American River College, check out the American River College Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the American River College Tuition & Fees page.