Cosumnes River College

www.crc.losrios.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$7,223

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.78%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

13,799

21.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.3%

344 Graduates

About

Cosumnes River College is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Cosumnes River College were General Business Administration & Management (224 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (177 degrees), and Humanistic Studies (122 degrees).

In 2021, 1,556 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cosumnes River College. 67.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (562 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (353 degrees).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,223.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending Cosumnes River College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$7,223

2021 Value

16.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Cosumnes River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,223. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Cosumnes River College grew by 16.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cosumnes River College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,972

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cosumnes River College was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 24.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,972. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.36% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cosumnes River College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Cosumnes River College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.45% with respect to 2020, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cosumnes River College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.78%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Cosumnes River College was 3.78%, which represents 13 out of the 344 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Cosumnes River College had a total enrollment of 13,799 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Cosumnes River College is 2,988 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,811. This means that 21.7% of students enrolled at Cosumnes River College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cosumnes River College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.1% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% Asian, 23.4% White, 8.8% Black or African American, 6.68% Two or More Races, 1.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.348% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cosumnes River College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (15.5%), followed by Asian Female (15.3%) and Asian Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cosumnes River College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,799 students. The full-time enrollment at Cosumnes River College is 2,988 and the part-time enrollment is 10,811. This means that 21.7% of students enrolled at Cosumnes River College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cosumnes River College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cosumnes River College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Cosumnes River College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cosumnes River College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,883 enrolled students
Asian
3,518 enrolled students
White
3,225 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cosumnes River College is 28.1% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% Asian, 23.4% White, 8.8% Black or African American, 6.68% Two or More Races, 1.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.348% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 767 students (5.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 556 more women than men received degrees from Cosumnes River College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cosumnes River College is asian (562 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (353 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Cosumnes River College is General Business Administration & Management (224 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (177 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (122 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cosumnes River College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (98 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (177 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cosumnes River College are Other managers (359,376 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (354,205 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (248,458 people), Chief executives & legislators (158,191 people), and Postsecondary teachers (139,172 people).

The most specialized majors at Cosumnes River College in 2021 are Human Sciences (98 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (177 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (19 degrees), Communications (75 degrees), and Social Sciences (127 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cosumnes River College are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Cosumnes River College are Human Sciences (98 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (177 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (19 degrees), Communications (75 degrees), and Social Sciences (127 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cosumnes River College are Elementary & secondary schools (551,633 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,072 people), Legal services (293,987 people), Computer Systems Design (262,738 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (262,285 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cosumnes River College.

Most Common (2020)

Biological & Physical Sciences
167 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
149 degrees awarded
General Psychology
63 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Cosumnes River College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 167 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Cosumnes River College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

500

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,056

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 500 degrees were awarded to men at Cosumnes River College, which is 0.473 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,056).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cosumnes River College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Cosumnes River College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.723 times less than the 130 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Cosumnes River College in Biological & Physical Sciences, which is 3.54 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Cosumnes River College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (43.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Cosumnes River College is Female and Asian (43.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.581% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
562 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
353 degrees awarded
White
321 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cosumnes River College is asian (562 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (353 degrees).

1.8% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
359 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
252 degrees awarded
White Female
209 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cosumnes River College is asian female (359 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (252 degrees).

Operations

Cosumnes River College employs 190 Instructors. Most academics at Cosumnes River College are Female Instructor (101), and Male Instructor (89).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cosumnes River College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 35 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.34M - Federal
$13M - State
$425k - Local

As of 2021, Cosumnes River College received $5.34M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13M from state grants and contracts, and $425k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46.9M

2021 Salaries

3.79%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Cosumnes River College paid a median of $46.9M in salaries, a 3.79% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.5M

Instructional Salaries

190

Number of Employees

In 2021, Cosumnes River College paid a total of $18.5M to 190 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

190 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cosumnes River College was Instructor with 190 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cosumnes River College were Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cosumnes River College was Female Instructor with 101 employees, and Male Instructor with 89 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cosumnes River College.