As a two-year public college system, the works to serve the greater Sacramento region. Covering an area of 2,400 square miles, this community college system consists of five different colleges: American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College. The Los Rios Community College District also consists of major centers in areas such as Placerville, West Sacramento, and Rancho Cordova. Today, around 92,000 students are enrolled within the Los Rios Community College District.

No matter which of the schools you choose to attend, you're sure to be awarded with Los Rios Community College District's standard of excellence. All of the colleges within the system offer Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree, and certificate programs, spanning more than 76 different career fields in the process. The Los Rios Community College District colleges also offer transfer education programs for students who wish to transfer their time within the system towards attaining a traditional bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.

Quick Facts:

The Los Rios Community College District offers guaranteed transfer programs to schools such as CSU Sacramento, UC Santa Barbara, the University of the Pacific, Stockton, and San Francisco State University.

The colleges within the Los Rios Community College District have been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Automotive Technology Program at American River College, has been accredited by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation.

The Veterinary Technology Program at Cosumnes River College has been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Cosumnes River College offers some courses via distance learning.

Sacramento City College features astronomy and aeronautics courses.

Folsom Lake College's Web site features podcasts that explain everything from financial aid options and registration, to upcoming events and student clubs.

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