Consumnes River College
8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823

When Consumnes River College first opened its doors in 1970, there were only 350 evening and 1,800 day students in attendance. Since then the school has grown into an institution of higher learning that serves more than 11,000 students. As a comprehensive two-year degree-granting school, Consumnes River College now offers over 60 different occupational degree programs as well as a host of transfer programs to choose from.

From courses in agriculture business, photography, and computer information science, to programs in physical education, anthropology, and engineering, there's an educational discipline to match almost anyone's needs and interests at Consumnes River College. And with study abroad programs to places like China, Italy, and Mexico, there's no need for students of this community college to feel tethered to their campus. After returning from their travels, students will once again feel at home at Consumnes River College's pool, library, automotive and technology complex, and physical education building. As for students who can't attend class on campus, this California college also offers a distance education program.

Quick Facts:

• Consumnes River College has been approved by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.


• Various programs within this California college, have been approved by outside accrediting agencies. For example, the Veterinary Technology program is certified by the American Veterinary Medical Association while the Medical Assisting program has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.


• Consumnes River College is located on 180 acres of land, and consists of 12 educational facilities.


• Students of this community college participate in such after-school activities as a newspaper organization and radio station.


• Eligible students have the option of transferring their credits in order to earn a bachelor's degree from a traditional four-year college or university.