Sacramento, CA · Public 2-year college · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $1,288 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $10,768 | Published rate before aid |
| Books & supplies | $1,152 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $12,586 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $5,459 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,127 less than the sticker price — about 57% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NJCAA |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Football (137), Track & Field (46), Baseball (37), Swimming & Diving (35), Soccer (31), Water Polo (21), Basketball (15), Cross Country (15), Tennis (14) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (29), Soccer (23), Swimming & Diving (23), Beach Volleyball (20), Water Polo (19), Volleyball (17), Basketball (16), Softball (14), Cross Country (9), Tennis (8) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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