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American River College

Sacramento, CA

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Dance

Theatre

Composition & music studies

Music performance

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Cert. Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Integrates movement, acting, singing, and musical-theatre text and song interpretation

Curriculum develops musical-theatre technique through choreography, performance, voice, and acting study

Career Preparation

Supports acting and directing careers in musical theatre and related education, recreation, and arts programs

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

25.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,332

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$12,616

Before aid

Average net price

$7,999

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · arc.losrios.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:25 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Integrates movement, acting, singing, and musical-theatre text and song interpretation

Curriculum develops musical-theatre technique through choreography, performance, voice, and acting study

Career Preparation

Supports acting and directing careers in musical theatre and related education, recreation, and arts programs

Program Highlights

Training

Integrates movement, acting, singing, and musical-theatre text and song interpretation

Curriculum develops musical-theatre technique through choreography, performance, voice, and acting study

Career Preparation

Supports acting and directing careers in musical theatre and related education, recreation, and arts programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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School Website

Opens

Feb 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineDec 18, 2026

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar · arc.losrios.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to American River College through OpenCCC Apply

No separate program application or program fee

Fall 2026 applications remain open through December 18, 2026

What's The Process

Admission

Open enrollment — no audition, prescreen, or interview is required for certificate admission

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

25.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,332

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$12,616

Before aid

Average net price

$7,999

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · arc.losrios.edu College Scorecard

Training

Integrates movement, acting, singing, and musical-theatre text and song interpretation

Curriculum develops musical-theatre technique through choreography, performance, voice, and acting study

Career Preparation

Supports acting and directing careers in musical theatre and related education, recreation, and arts programs

Updated Aug 27, 9:25 PM