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ARC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 70%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at ARC are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of American River College students
Race Percent of Students
White
46%
Black
9%
Hispanic
22%
Asian
11%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
6%
International
1%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at American River College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ARC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for American River College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
51%
Women
49%
Enrollment by gender for American River College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
15,384
Women
15,078

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 0%

ARC draws 97 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for American River College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
97%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,196 per year

50% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

30,462
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 51.4%
Part-time undergraduates 74.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109208.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026