There are multiple community college options for Placerville, California, residents.
Placerville is a small California town of about 9,500 people located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. One community college, Folsom Lake College, has an education center in Placerville, and other community colleges are located within easy driving distance of the city.
American River College
American River College is a state-funded, accredited community college located in Sacramento, about 40 miles from Placerville. American River College offers degree and certificate programs in areas such as English, fine arts, behavioral and social science, information technology, math, science, physical education and the humanities.
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-484-8011
arc.losrios.edu
Folsom Lake College
Folsom Lake College is a public, accredited community college. Classes are offered at two centers, one of which is the El Dorado Center in Placerville. Folsom Lake offers more than 30 associate degrees and more than 30 certificate options in areas such as engineering, library science, education, information technology, literature, math and science.
Folsom Lake College
10 College Pkwy
Folsom, CA 95630
916-608-6500
flc.losrios.edu
Sierra College
Sierra College is a public, accredited community college located in the city of Rocklin, about 30 miles from Placerville. Sierra offers more than 125 degree and certificate options in areas like agriculture, art, business, information technology, communications, drama, science, math, engineering, sustainability, English, history, physics and religion. The college is ranked No. 1 in Northern California in transfers to the University of California and the California State University system, according to the school's website.
Sierra College
5000 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
916-624-3333
sierracollege.edu
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