Outcomes at ARC
Graduation Rate
24.80%
Transfer-out Rate
12.04%
Retention Rate
71.00%
2020 Graduation Rate
The graduation rate at American River College is 24.80% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. 313 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,262 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 31.70%.
The transfer-out rate is 12.04% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 71% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at American River College. 313 students have completed and 152 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 267 students still enrolled and 530 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,262 | 697 | 565 |
| Completers | 313 (24.80%) | 174 (24.96%) | 139 (24.60%) |
| Transfer-out | 152 (12.04%) | 83 (11.91%) | 69 (12.21%) |
| Still Enrolled | 267 (21.16%) | 130 (18.65%) | 137 (24.25%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 530 (42.00%) | 310 (44.48%) | 220 (38.94%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 26 students have completed in 2 years and additional 39 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 313 (24.80%) |
174 (24.96%) |
139 (24.60%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 39 (3.09%) |
30 (4.30%) |
9 (1.59%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 274 (21.71%) |
144 (20.66%) |
130 (23.01%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 115 (9.11%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 26 (2.06%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 89 (7.05%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24.80% (313/1,262) | 24.96% (174/697) | 24.60% (139/565) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11.11% (1/9) | 20.00% (1/5) | 0.00% (0/4) |
| Asian | 37.42% (58/155) | 32.63% (31/95) | 45.00% (27/60) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 18.39% (16/87) | 23.53% (12/51) | 11.11% (4/36) |
| Hispanic | 18.37% (61/332) | 18.48% (34/184) | 18.24% (27/148) |
| White | 26.09% (144/552) | 26.62% (78/293) | 25.48% (66/259) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 37.50% (3/8) | 50.00% (2/4) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Two or More Race | 21.28% (20/94) | 22.92% (11/48) | 19.57% (9/46) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (2/3) | 66.67% (2/3) | - (0/0) |