American River College Demographics & Diversity Overview

64%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
1%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

American River College has a diverse student body with 64% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
35.9%(15,170)
Hispanic
31.0%(13,129)
African American
7.0%(2,948)
Asian
12.6%(5,342)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(226)
Pacific Islander
0.9%(387)
Two or More Races
5.1%(2,171)
Unknown
6.9%(2,921)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color64%
Total Enrollment42,387
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

American River College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

American River College has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.9%(21,583)
Women
49.1%(20,804)

Gender Statistics

Men21,583

51% of total enrollment

Women20,804

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

American River College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 23% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 33% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.6%(2,559)
18-19
18.1%(5,426)
20-21
13.8%(4,119)
22-24
12.7%(3,811)
25+
46.8%(13,991)

Age Diversity Insights

23%

Traditional Age (18-21)

33%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

American River College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 287% in-state residents, -188% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.7%(3,621)
International
0.3%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State3,621

287% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

64%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

33%

Non-Traditional Age