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Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA

At A Glance

Main Address

8401 Center Pkwy

Sacramento, CA 95823-5704

www.crc.losrios.edu

Admission Office

8401 Center Parkway

Sacramento, CA 95823

(916) 691-7410

Fax : (916) 691-7467

Contact : Celia Esposito-Noy

Vice President, Student Services and Enrollment Management

Type of School

Medium

Public

junior college

2-year school

Coed

Regionally Accredited

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

College Board Code: 4121

Quick Facts

Total undergraduates : 14,705

In-State Tuition : $1,416.00

Out-of-State Tuition : $9,816.00

School Calendar

Semester

Degrees Available

Certificate

Associate

Setting

Large City (250-500k)

Suburban

Commuter campus

Other Characteristics

Classes offered at Folsom Lake Center, El Dorado Center and Folsom Prison.

Deadlines

Admission

Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline

Priority application due : --

College will notify student of admission : --

Student must reply to acceptance by : --

Housing deposit due : --

Tests

SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : --

SAT subject score report due : --

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : --

Financial Aid Priority Application due : May 1

College will notify student : --

Student must reply : --

Transfer Students

Transfer Application closing date : --

College will notify student of transfer decision by : --

Transfer priority application date : --

Transfer student must reply : --

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : --

Transfer priority financial aid deadline : --

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : --

Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Calendar type : Semester

Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Associate degrees

Accreditation and Associations

Regionally Accredited

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Most Popular Majors

Associates
Liberal Arts : 52.0%
Business/Marketing : 8.0%
Health Professions : 6.0%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies : 5.0%

All Majors

Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters :

A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree

Agriculture & Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management, General A
Animal Sciences, General A
Equestrian/Equine Studies A
Horticultural Science A C
Landscaping and Groundskeeping C
Plant Nursery Operations and Management C
Plant Sciences, General A

Architecture & Related Programs
Environmental Design/Architecture A C
Interior Architecture A C
Landscape Architecture A C

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization A
Women's Studies A

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Accounting A C
Business Administration and Management, General A
Business/Commerce, General A
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies A
Finance, General A C
Real Estate A C

Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Advertising A
Broadcast Journalism A
Journalism A
Public Relations/Image Management A

Communications Technologies & Support Services
Communications Technology/Technician A

Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General A C
Information Science/Studies A

Construction Trades
Building/Property Maintenance A C

Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching A C

Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General A C

Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) C
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician A
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist C
Medical/Clinical Assistant A C

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies A

Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology A

Security & Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration A
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician A C

Social Sciences
Sociology A

Visual & Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation A
Art/Art Studies, General A
Cinematography and Film/Video Production A
Commercial Photography A C
Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General A
Fine/Studio Arts, General A
Interior Design A C
Music, General A
Photography A C

Learning outside the classroom

Many colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it.

Special Study Options

Cooperative Education

Double Major

Dual Enrollment of High School Students

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Honors Program

Independent Study

Internships

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

Extended Class Availability

Extensive evening or early morning classes

Saturday Classes

Distance Learning

Campus Life

Campus General Information

Size : Medium-sized

Geographic Location : 12 miles from downtown.

Large City

Suburban

Commuter Campus

Total undergraduates : 14,705

First-time degree-seeking freshmen : --

Degree-seeking undergrads : 11,725

Graduate enrollment : --

Student General Information

All students average age : 28

In state students : 99.0%

Out of state students : 1.0%

Housing Options

Additional Housing Options

Car is not allowed for freshman

Pet is not allowed in the Dorm

Sport's Levels Available

Intercollegiate

Intramural

Counseling And Wellness

Career counseling

Employment services for undergraduates

Health services

On-campus daycare

Personal counseling

Placement services for graduates

Adult (re-entering) student services/programs

Veteran's counselor

Additional Programs for Students with Disabilities

Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired

Partial services for students with learning disabilities

Wheelchair Accessibility

Academic Support Programs

Learning center

Reduced course load

Remedial instruction

Tutoring

Activities

Y indicates available and N indicates not available

Activity Name

Available on Campus

Campus Ministries

N

Choral Groups

Y

Concert Band

Y

Dance Activity

N

Drama/Theater

Y

Film Society

N

Fraternities

N

Government or Political Activity

Y

International Student Organization

N

Jazz Band

Y

Literary Magazine

N

Marching Band

N

Model United Nations

N

Music Ensembles

N

Musical Theater

N

Opera

N

Pep Band

N

Radio Station

Y

Sororities

N

Student Newspaper

Y

Symphony Orchestra

N

Television Station

Y

Yearbook

N

Sports

Sport Name

Levels Available

Badminton

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Baseball

Men's Intercollegiate

Basketball

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Bowling

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Fencing

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Golf

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Racquetball

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Skiing

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Soccer

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Softball

Women's Intercollegiate

Swimming

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Tennis

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Track and Field

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Volleyball

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Applying

General Applying Information

Application Fee: $0.00

Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes

Applied early admission : --

Admitted early admission : --

Applied early action : --

Admitted early action : --



Admission stats are based on first-time, degree seeking freshmen from Fall 2016 and Fall 2017.

SAT score use policy

Information not supplied by college

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : Yes

Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes

Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No

AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes

From the college: Students enrolling at Cosumnes River College may be awarded units of credit for each Advanced Placement examination passed with scores of 3, 4, or 5: Refer to the AP chart for information on the specific course credit awarded and GE areas covered. Submit Advanced Placement test scores to the Admissions and Records Office for evaluation of college credit. Credits/units earned are posted to the transcript as “Pass” (“P”) – letter grades are not awarded. Credit may not be earned for courses which duplicate credit already awarded for Advanced Placement examinations.

TEST Scores

Percent who submitted SAT scores : -- and Percent who submitted ACT scores : --

Test Subjects

Middle 50% of First-Year Students

SAT Math

*

SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing

*

ACT Composite

*


* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.


AP & Admission Policy

Exam

Min Score Required

Number of Credits (By semester credits)

Equivalent Course(s)

Applicable Program

Art History

3

3

ARTH 300

All

Biology

3

4

BIOL 310

All

4

4

BIOL 310 (4) or BIOL 400 (5)

All

Calculus AB

3

3

MATH 341

All

4

4

MATH 350

All

5

5

MATH 400

All

Calculus BC

3

3

MATH 350 or MATH 341

All

4

6

MATH 400 and 401 (10); or MATH 350 & 351 (6)

All

Chemistry

3

4

--

All

Chinese Language and Culture

3

3

--

All

Comparative Government and Politics

3

3

--

All

Computer Science A

4

4

CISP 360

All

5

4

CISP 401

All

English Language and Composition

3

3

--

All

English Literature and Composition

3

3

ENGWR 300

All

4

6

ENGWR 300 and ENGWR 301

All

Environmental Science

3

3

BIOL 350

All

European History

3

3

--

All

French Language and Culture

3

3

--

All

German Language and Culture

3

3

--

All

Human Geography

3

3

GEOG 310

All

Italian Language and Culture

3

3

--

All

Japanese Language and Culture

3

3

--

All

Latin

3

3

--

All

Macroeconomics

3

3

ECON 302

All

Microeconomics

3

3

ECON 304

All

Music Theory

3

4

MUFHL 400

All

Physics B

3

4

PHYS 310

All

5

8

PHYS 350 & 360 (8); or PHYS 370 & 380 (10)

All

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

3

3

--

All

5

4

PHYS 421

All

Physics C: Mechanics

3

4

PHYS 310

All

5

4

PHYS 411

All

Psychology

3

3

--

All

5

3

PSYC 300

All

Spanish Language and Culture

3

8

SPAN 401 (4 units) & SPAN 402 (4 units) Humanities

All

Spanish Literature and Culture

3

3

--

All

Statistics

3

4

STAT 300

All

United States Government and Politics

3

6

--

All

4

6

POLS 301, Social and Behavioral Sciences (Va)

All

United States History

3

6

HIST 312 & HIST 313

All

World History: Modern

3

3

--

All

Paying

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : May 1

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Alice Kwong

Financial aid office phone : (916) 691-7325

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable:

FAFSA

Part-Time Costs

Cost per credit hour (in-state): $46.00

Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $326.00

Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional.

Need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Athletics

Leadership

Minority Status

State/District Residency

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Deferred payment

Installment payment

Annual College Costs

Cost Category

On Campus

Off Campus

At Home

In-state tuition and fees:

$1,416.00

$1,416.00

$1,416.00

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$9,816.00

$9,816.00

$9,816.00

Room only:

--

$10,863.00

$4,346.00

Books and supplies:

$1,656.00

$1,656.00

$1,656.00

Estimated personal expenses:

--

$2,854.00

$3,114.00

Transportation expenses:

--

$1,206.00

$1,206.00

Estimated Total In-state:

$3,072.00

$17,995.00

$11,738.00

Estimated Total Out-of-state:

$11,472.00

$26,395.00

$20,138.00

The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to get the best estimate of what your family will pay.


For Transfer Students

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: --

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): --

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 1

Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: --

Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: --

Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: --

Admission Requirements (Required)

College Transcript(s)

Students who applied for transfer

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Transfers accepted as

1st semester freshman

2nd semester freshman

Sophomore

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Orientation

Services for students transferring OUT of this school

Transfer advisor

Special Requirements

--

For International Students

Admission for International Students

Application fee: $50.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $9,816.00

Room & Board(on-campus): --

Room & Board(off-campus): $10,863.00

Additional estimated expenses: --

Costs per credit hour: $326.00

Financial Aid

Tests for International Students

TOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: --

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: --

TOEFL (paper) average score: --

TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

English as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students

International Student Adviser