Fresno City College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	23 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Fresno, California, Fresno City is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Fresno City College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fresno City College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fresno City is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Fresno City suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,304

Cost of attendance at Fresno City College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,504

Cost of attendance at Fresno City College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Fresno City College received on average $6,002 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,002

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	876	59%	$4,875	$4,270,148
Other Federal Grant	885	59%	$5,248	$4,644,648
State Grant/Scholarships	1,374	92%	$2,660	$3,654,630
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	9	1%	$1,454	$13,088
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,385	93%	$6,002	$8,312,366

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fresno City College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fresno City College students is 23.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

23.7%

asian 36.2% 94 students
African American 12.4% 13 students
white 30.9% 73 students
unknown 25.0% 2 students
hawaiian 22.2% 2 students
hispanic 20.9% 292 students
International Students 100.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 24.1% 19 students

Service Offerings

Fresno City College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fresno City College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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