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Best Community Colleges in Sacramento: Transfer, Tuition & Programs for 2026

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

January 18, 2026

Compare 10+ Sacramento community colleges with tuition, earnings, and transfer data.

Why Community College in Sacramento?

Sacramento's community colleges offer an affordable entry point to higher education, with tuition well below four-year university rates. Strong transfer agreements with state universities mean you can start at a CC and finish your bachelor's degree at a fraction of the cost.

Community Colleges in Sacramento

American River College (Sacramento)

Tuition: $1,288/year | Enrollment: 25,758 | 6-year earnings: $34,072

Nursing ADN graduates earn $94,784/year.

Sacramento City College (Sacramento)

Tuition: $1,288/year | Enrollment: 16,952 | 6-year earnings: $32,703

Nursing ADN graduates earn $100,622/year.

Cosumnes River College (Sacramento)

Tuition: $1,288/year | Enrollment: 13,527 | 6-year earnings: $33,490

Folsom Lake College (Folsom)

Tuition: $1,288/year | Enrollment: 8,937 | 6-year earnings: $37,052

Woodland Community College (Woodland)

Tuition: $1,124/year | Enrollment: 2,949 | 6-year earnings: $34,980

Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc (Sacramento)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 1,107 | 6-year earnings: $42,989

UEI College-Sacramento (Sacramento)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 1,086 | 6-year earnings: $27,374

MTI College (Sacramento)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 1,025 | 6-year earnings: $36,376

How to Choose

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest tuition	Woodland Community College ($1,124/yr)
Best post-grad earnings	Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc ($42,989 at 6yrs)

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grants (up to $7,395/year) often exceed full community college tuition. Check your state's grant and scholarship programs — many states offer free or reduced CC tuition for qualifying residents.

Next Steps

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