Students have several choices for colleges in Sacramento.
As California's capital, downtown Sacramento is home to several government institutions including the capitol building and the judicial council. The city is also home to several four-year universities and other learning institutions. Community colleges in the area are under the jurisdiction of the Los Rios Junior College District.
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento State University is just east of downtown Sacramento, right off Highway 50. The university is part of the California State University public college system. Sacramento State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Colleges at the university include education, business administration, arts and letters and health and human services.
Students can obtain undergraduate degrees in subjects including English, engineering, social work, philosophy, anthropology and biological sciences. Graduate degrees include chemistry, economics, criminal justice, mathematics and kinesiology. Athletics at the college are part of the Big Sky Conference and are categorized as NCAA Division I.
California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
916-278-6011
csus.edu
University of Sacramento
The University of Sacramento is a private Catholic university. The university opened in 2005 and opened a downtown location that same year. The university offers a Masters of Arts in Theology. Precious coursework in theology isn't required to obtain this masters degree. The university also offers a graduate program in Catholic faith formation.
Students must have a college degree from an accredited institution, a previous grade point average of at least 3.0 and three recommendation letters to be considered for this program. University of Sacramento also offers a basic and advanced certificate in Catechesis.
University of Sacramento
4378 Auburn Blvd. Suite 100
Sacramento, CA, 95841
916-480-9525
universityofsacramento.org
Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College is located just east of downtown Sacramento, down the street from California State University Sacramento. The college was founded in 1916, making it the seventh oldest of its kind in California. The two-year community college broke away from the Sacramento Unified School District and became part of the Los Rios Junior College District in 1964.
The college offers associate degrees and certifications in such subjects as art history, English, journalism, chemistry, interior design, engineering and dental hygiene. Sacramento City College offers an honors program which offers smaller class sizes and can transfer to a university.
Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-558-2111
scc.losrios.edu
American River College
American River College is located in northeast Sacramento. It's a two-year community college that is funded by the state of California. It opened in 1955 as California's 61st public junior college. Accreditations of the community college include the California State Board of Registered Nursing, California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators and the California State Department of Health Services.
Students at American River College can study mathematics, English, nursing, chemistry, horticulture and interior design. Sports programs at the college include volleyball, basketball, softball, football and baseball.
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-484-8011
arc.losrios.edu
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