What Los Rios Community College District does

Los Rios Community College District is a public community college district headquartered in Sacramento, California, organized under the California Education Code and governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The district operates four colleges — American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College — plus additional centers in Folsom, Placerville (El Dorado Center), and Rancho Cordova, collectively serving an estimated 70,000–75,000 students annually across Sacramento, El Dorado, and Yolo counties. Academic offerings span over 100 programs and majors across nine career-education sectors (including Advanced Manufacturing, ICT and Digital Media, Health and Life Sciences, Energy Construction and Utilities, and Public Safety) plus traditional transfer pathways leading to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) with guaranteed admission to the California State University and University of California systems via articulation agreements and the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program.

The district's technology stack is built on commodity third-party SaaS rather than proprietary systems: Canvas LMS for online and hybrid course delivery, an eServices student portal (PeopleSoft/Oracle SIS) for enrollment and academic records, Okta-based single sign-on for the Los Rios Gmail and Apps Dashboard, and supporting platforms including Starfish (advising), Handshake (career services), PathwayU (career exploration), BetterMynd (tele-therapy), and Adobe Creative Cloud. The Los Rios Promise Program provides free tuition for first-time college students, materially lowering price friction for the largest customer segment.

Revenue is generated from four streams: California state budget apportionment (allocated based on three-year enrollment averages and the primary funding source), per-unit tuition ($46/unit for California residents, higher for out-of-state and international), federal Title IV aid (Pell Grants and federal loans), and voter-approved local general-obligation bonds for facilities. The district is not a private or investor-backed entity; it functions as a government state entity. Recent strategic momentum includes a 5% overall enrollment increase and a 10% increase in career-technical education enrollment reported in early 2026, the appointment of Dr. Torence Powell as Chancellor in January 2026, and an ongoing bookstore provider transition scheduled to reopen July 13, 2026.

Name

Los Rios Community College District

Legal name

Los Rios Community College District

Website

https://losrios.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Los Rios Community College District is a California public community college district operating four colleges and multiple centers in the greater Sacramento region, serving approximately 70,000–75,000 students annually with associate degrees, transfer pathways to CSU/UC systems, and career-technical education across nine industry sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathway services
• Career technical education
• Workforce training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Funding (California Community College System): Primary revenue source from California state budget allocation based on three-year enrollment averages. The state funding formula has not kept pace with current enrollment growth.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Per-unit fees for California residents and higher out-of-state/international tuition rates. Basic tuition is subsidized by state funding.
3. Federal Financial Aid: Pell Grants, federal loans, and other Title IV aid received by eligible students
4. Local Bond Measures: General obligation bonds approved by local voters to fund facilities and infrastructure improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Los Rios Community College District delivers public higher education through four colleges in the Sacramento region, offering associate degrees for transfer, career technical education, certificates, and continuing education. The district enrolls individual students directly into credit and non-credit programs at subsidized tuition rates, supported by student services such as counseling, financial aid, internships, and a learning management system for online and hybrid instruction.

Product overview

Los Rios Community College District is a community college system comprising four colleges (American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College) offering associate degrees, transfer programs, and career technical education. The district operates a unified technology ecosystem anchored by the Canvas learning management system and eServices student portal, both integrated through Okta single sign-on. Core educational products include Career Education Programs across nine industry sectors, Online Education offerings, and the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Student support infrastructure encompasses Technology Resources (providing Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps), Student Health and Wellness Center, Internships and Career Services (via Handshake), and the Los Rios Promise free tuition program. The district also operates the Los Rios Police Department for campus safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• American River College (ARC) Public community college in the Sacramento region offering associate degrees, transfer preparation, certificates, and career technical education programs for traditional and adult learners.
• Cosumnes River College (CRC) Public community college in the Sacramento region offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career technical education for local students.
• Folsom Lake College (FLC) Public community college serving the Folsom and greater Sacramento area with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career technical education.
• Sacramento City College (SCC) Public community college located in Sacramento offering associate degrees, transfer preparation, and career technical education programs to local residents.
• Career Education Programs Career technical education and workforce training programs across the four colleges, offering certificates and associate degrees in fields such as health, technology, trades, and business, intended for students preparing for direct entry into the workforce or industry certification.
• Online Education Online and hybrid credit courses offered across the four colleges, delivered through Canvas and other digital platforms, allowing students to complete degrees and certificates remotely.
• Los Rios Study Abroad International study abroad program offering Los Rios students opportunities to enroll in academic courses abroad for transferable college credit.
• El Dorado Center and Rancho Cordova Center Satellite education centers operated by the Los Rios district to provide in-person and hybrid course access to residents of El Dorado County and Rancho Cordova.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% overall enrollment increase, 10% increase in career technical programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California State University SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway partnerships with CSU campuses enabling seamless transfer of associate degrees for transfer (ADT) to complete bachelor's degrees.
• University of California SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreements and transfer pathways enabling students to transfer credits toward UC degrees. Includes Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program with select UC campuses.
• Private and Out-of-State UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements with private colleges and out-of-state universities for students completing associate degrees or transfer requirements.
• Local High Schools (District-wide)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnerships allowing high school students to take college courses for dual credit. Includes College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) agreements.
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABCEP certification exam qualification for solar energy program graduates through American River College's Energy program.
• Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransit Connect and Universal Transit Pass program providing discounted transit passes for students.
• Local Water and Wastewater AgenciesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWork experience and internship opportunities with local water and wastewater agencies for Environmental Technology students at Folsom Lake College.
• Harris Center for the ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College for cultural events and performing arts programming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Long Beach Community College District: Southern California multi-campus CCD operating Long Beach City College and other sites under the same California Community Colleges funding model. Directly comparable in scale (mid-to-large CA CCD), mission, and tuition structure to Los Rios.
• San Francisco Community College District: Operates City College of San Francisco and multiple centers under the same California state funding formula. Directly comparable as a California public community college district serving a major metro region.
• Santa Monica College: One of the largest single-campus California community colleges by enrollment, with strong transfer and international student programs. Comparable as a high-enrollment California community college in the same state funding system.
• Peralta Community College District: Bay Area CCD operating four colleges (College of Alameda, Berkeley City College, Laney College, Merritt College) under the same California state funding framework. Closest structural analog to Los Rios' four-college model.
• San Diego Community College District: One of California's largest multi-campus community college districts, operating three colleges and multiple continuing education centers serving the San Diego region. Highly comparable as a California public CCD with similar state funding model, transfer pathways, and CTE portfolio.
• Mt. San Antonio College: Large Southern California single-campus community college known for its CTE and workforce programs. Comparable in CTE breadth and California community college mission, though single-campus rather than multi-campus.
• Riverside Community College District: Inland Empire CCD operating three colleges plus multiple sites under the California Community Colleges system. Comparable as a multi-campus public district with similar CTE, transfer, and dual enrollment programs.

Broad incumbents

• California State University System: Four-year public university system that is Los Rios' primary transfer destination via ADT/TAG agreements. Comparable as a California public higher education provider operating under a related but distinct state funding and governance structure.
• California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: The system-wide governing body for all 116 California community colleges, including Los Rios. Sets the funding formula, tuition policy, and regulatory framework that directly governs Los Rios' operations.

Regional players

• Sierra College: Adjacent Sacramento-area community college serving Placer and Nevada counties under the same California CCD system. Comparable as a regional community college competing for some of the same Sacramento-adjacent students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/losrioscolleges
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvJ_mEl4D3qRH0FUiAnjjcw
• Facebookfacebook.com/LosRiosCCD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-rios-community-college-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/losrioscolleges

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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