According to the latest report, in-state tuition fees at American River College remained steady for the 2022-23 academic year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
California residents paid $1,288 to attend the two-year public college during both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
For the 2022-23 academic year, non-resident students faced tuition costs 736% higher than those for residents, amounting to $10,768. This represents a 5.9% increase from the $10,168 charged in 2021-22.
Approximately 96% of the undergraduate student body at American River College are California residents.
Data indicates that 84% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at American River College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. In total, 958 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $6.2 million, while 34 students secured student loans exceeding $215,889.
Across all undergraduate students, 12,062 received grants or scholarships totaling $45.8 million. Additionally, 747 students obtained federal student loans totaling $5.2 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 553 | 48% | $3.9 million | $7,015 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 946 | 83% | $2.2 million | $2,338 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 87 | 8% | $72,806 | $837 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 958 | 84% | $6.2 million | $6,434 |
| Federal student loans | 34 | 3% | $215,889 | $6,350 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 34 | 3% | $215,889 | $6,350 |
| Total student aid | 958 | 84% | $6.4 million | $6,659 |
