Cosumnes River College
Public two-year college in Sacramento, CA that costs an average of $3,676 a year after financial aid and graduates 43% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,676
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,541
PublicLarge city14,023 undergraduates
Cost of Cosumnes River College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,260 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,288 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,472 |
| Books and supplies | $1,090 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,676 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,998 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,166 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,031 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,502 |
| $110,001+ | $6,716 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Cosumnes River College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,319 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,541 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 68th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $14,875 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $169 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.3% |
Majors and programs at Cosumnes River College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 57 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 40 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 13 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 11 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 35 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 26 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 13 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 33 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 17 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 28 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 73 | — | — |
| Human Services | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 36 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 48 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 19 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 50 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 231 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (70)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 67 | $46,778 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 454 | $23,718 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 5 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 51 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 5 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 6 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 3 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 32 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 474 | — | — |
| Biology | 258 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 39 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 68 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 58 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 64 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 59 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 25 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 5 | — | — |
| Economics | 38 | — | — |
| Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 42 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 25 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 45 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 9 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 46 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 27 | — | — |
| History | 23 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 59 | — | — |
| Human Services | 10 | — | — |
| Journalism | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 276 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 47 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 23 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 14 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology | 187 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 41 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 76 | — | — |
| Sociology | 73 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 58 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra College | Rocklin | $27,774 | — | $48,499 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | $3,150 | — | $47,028 |
| Modesto Junior College | Modesto | $5,954 | — | $45,551 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | San Jacinto | $8,198 | — | $43,175 |
| De Anza College | Cupertino | $3,801 | — | $62,175 |
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill | $710 | — | $56,684 |
| San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton | $2,451 | — | $46,256 |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | $19,542 | — | $52,411 |
About Cosumnes River College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 14,023 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 29 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | crc.losrios.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cosumnes River College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,260 a year (tuition and fees: $1,288 in-state, $12,472 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,676 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,998.
How much do Cosumnes River College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,541 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 68th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Cosumnes River College's graduation rate?
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.