Cosumnes River College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Cosumnes River College is a public community college in Sacramento, California, with about 14,023 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,981 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,288. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (29.8%) and Asian (28.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,288
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,981 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 14,023 25.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 25,042
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Cosumnes River College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cosumnes River College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cosumnes River College?
Cosumnes River College is located in Sacramento, CA (ZIP 95823-5799).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Cosumnes River College public or private?
Cosumnes River College is a Public institution.
How much does Cosumnes River College cost?
Published tuition: $1,288 in-state, $12,616 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,981.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,045 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,487 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,193 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,760 |
| $110,001+ | $11,911 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,152.
How big is Cosumnes River College?
Total enrollment: 14,023 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 25,042 students.
About 25% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cosumnes River College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.80%.
First-year retention: 73.5%.
What do graduates of Cosumnes River College earn?
Median earnings: $33,490 six years after entry; $42,446 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,722.
26.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cosumnes River College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Biological and Physical Sciences (239 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (221 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (137 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (123 completions)
- Psychology, General (97 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (90 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (62 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (54 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (44 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (37 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cosumnes River College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.80%; median earnings $42,446 at 10 years; net price $5,981. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,288
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cosumnes River College was $1,288.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,981
2024 Value
In 2024 Cosumnes River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,981.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,924 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,981 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,152 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,464 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,152 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,526 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$98,104 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cosumnes River College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cosumnes River College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cosumnes River College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,104 | $7,200 | $7,626 |
| 2014 | $1,104 | $7,272 | $7,535 |
| 2015 | $1,104 | $7,440 | $7,954 |
| 2016 | $1,104 | $7,704 | $8,020 |
| 2017 | $1,104 | $8,208 | $3,942 |
| 2018 | $1,104 | $8,712 | $4,950 |
| 2019 | $1,104 | $8,928 | $3,258 |
| 2020 | $1,288 | $9,760 | $4,188 |
| 2021 | $1,288 | $10,168 | $5,137 |
| 2022 | $1,288 | $10,768 | $4,248 |
| 2023 | $1,288 | $12,808 | $4,648 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cosumnes River College reported total enrollment of about 14,023 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (29.8%), Asian (28.4%), and White (21.4%). About 26.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
25.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cosumnes River College in 2024 is 14,023 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 25,042 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 29.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.09% 100% Completion Time
39.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.09% of students graduating from Cosumnes River College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 31% male / 69% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cosumnes River College.
Return on Investment
$10,722 Median Student Debt
$42,446 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.26% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1674.20% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cosumnes River College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 79 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Biological and Physical Sciences: 239 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 221 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 137 completions
4. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 123 completions
5. Psychology, General: 97 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 90 completions
7. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 62 completions
8. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 54 completions
9. Business/Commerce, General: 44 completions
Most popular programs at Cosumnes River College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cosumnes River College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cosumnes River College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,858
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,975
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cosumnes River College is a public institution located in Sacramento, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 14,023 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (29.8%), Asian (28.4%), White (21.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.80%. Approximately 26.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Sacramento, CA 95823-5799
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.80% graduation rate at Cosumnes River College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 79 distinct degree programs, Cosumnes River College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cosumnes River College located?
Cosumnes River College is located in Sacramento, CA.
How much does Cosumnes River College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,288 and average net price is $5,981 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cosumnes River College?
Cosumnes River College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 25,042 students, Hispanic or Latino (29.8%), Asian (28.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cosumnes River College?
About 51.3% of students at Cosumnes River College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cosumnes River College earn?
Median earnings are $33,490 six years after entry and $42,446 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cosumnes River College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cosumnes River College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,722.
Is Cosumnes River College public or private?
Cosumnes River College is a public institution located in Sacramento, CA.
Is Cosumnes River College an HBCU?
No. Cosumnes River College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cosumnes River College a tribal college?
No. Cosumnes River College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cosumnes River College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cosumnes River College reports 29.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Cosumnes River College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cosumnes River College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.