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Public, 2-Year
Sacramento, CA

Cosumnes River College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$1,288

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

32.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$42,446

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Cosumnes River College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Sacramento, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,288, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 32.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$2,576

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$12,446

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$121,884

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$246,344

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 32%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Cosumnes River College is $10,722.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
55.7%
44.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
29.3%
Asian
24.3%
White
22.1%
Black
9.1%
Unknown
7.1%
Two or more
6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
International
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

8

Burglary

3

Theft

1

Assault

1

Robbery

2

Rape

0

Arson

1

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,288

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$3,368
$30k - $48k$4,241
$48k - $75k$6,622
$75k+$8,627

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$10,722
Pell Grant Recipients25.2%
Using Federal Loans2.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment25.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$3,860
Pell Grant Recipients26.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

77.1%

Success

32.0%

In-State Cost

$1,288

Age 25+ Students

33.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 5

Working at 6yr

2,548 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sacramento (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sacramento (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.