California Community Colleges

There are 110 community colleges in California. They are publicly supported and locally oriented colleges that offer programs for transfer to a four-year college, career education programs and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

A community college is a good choice for any student who may want to attend a four-year school later but who is not yet academically, personally, or financially ready to begin study at a university. In a community college, students can choose to work toward an associate (two-year) degree in hundreds of academic and technical fields that will enable them to transfer to a college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree; or, they can complete a one- or two-year training or certificate program in a choice of occupational fields, various health professions, and/or high-technology job fields.

The current enrollment fee is $20 per unit. Financial aid is available at all California community colleges for students with financial need.

There are several community colleges in Sacramento County.  The Los Rios Community College District includes American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College. There is also Sierra College in Rocklin. Each offers different services and programs of study.

To learn more about community colleges outside the Sacramento area visit www.cccco.edu.