Fresno City College

www.fresnocitycollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$1,288
16.7% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$3,822
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
25,285
26.4% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
28.3%
426 Graduates

About

Fresno City College is a higher education institution located in Fresno County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Fresno City College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,171 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (241 degrees), and Medical Assistant (88 degrees).

In 2023, 5,048 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fresno City College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,114 degrees), 3.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (836 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fresno City College is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Fresno City College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 156 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fresno City College is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,822.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Fresno City College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,288
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fresno City College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Fresno City College is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$3,822
2023 Value
24.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fresno City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,822. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fresno City College grew by 24.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$15,086
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fresno City College was of $15,086 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 23.9% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

76%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76% of undergraduate students at Fresno City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 16.9% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Fresno City College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 156 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Fresno City College had a total enrollment of 25,285 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fresno City College is 6,666 students and the part-time enrollment is 18,619. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Fresno City College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fresno City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% White, 11% Asian, 4.66% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.423% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fresno City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (37.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28.2%) and White Female (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fresno City College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25,285 students. The full-time enrollment at Fresno City College is 6,666 and the part-time enrollment is 18,619. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Fresno City College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

70%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fresno City College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Fresno City College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    16,672 enrolled students
  2. White
    3,605 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    2,793 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fresno City College is 65.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% White, 11% Asian, 4.66% Black or African American, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.423% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 149 students (0.589%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 1,352 more women than men received degrees from Fresno City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fresno City College is hispanic or latino (3,114 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (836 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Fresno City College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,171 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (241 degrees) and Medical Assistant (88 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fresno City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (337 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (75 degrees), and Library Science (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fresno City College are Police officers (135,947 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (111,059 people), Other managers (84,043 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (42,290 people), and Social workers, all other (38,051 people).

The most specialized majors at Fresno City College in 2023 are Human Sciences (337 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (75 degrees), Library Science (28 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,227 degrees), and Protective Services (259 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fresno City College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Fresno City College are Human Sciences (337 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (75 degrees), Library Science (28 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,227 degrees), and Protective Services (259 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fresno City College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (320,455 people), Elementary & secondary schools (249,065 people), uninformed (218,923 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (81,774 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (75,665 people).

The most specialized majors at Fresno City College are Human Sciences (337 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (75 degrees), Library Science (28 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,227 degrees), and Protective Services (259 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fresno City College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Health Services
    451 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    216 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    208 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Fresno City College was General Health Services with 451 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,848
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
3,200
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 1,848 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno City College, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,200).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 417 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.515 times less than the 810 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 810 degrees were awarded to men at Fresno City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.94 times more than the 417 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

11%
100% Completion Time
24%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Fresno City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (37.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fresno City College is Female and Asian (37.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    3,114 degrees awarded
  2. White
    836 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    711 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fresno City College is hispanic or latino (3,114 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (836 degrees).

0.555% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    1,995 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    1,119 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    509 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fresno City College is hispanic or latino female (1,995 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1,119 degrees).

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Operations

Fresno City College employs 383 Instructors. Most academics at Fresno City College are Female Instructor (198), and Male Instructor (185).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fresno City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 107 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 83 employees, and Service with 74 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$100M
2023 Salaries
8.67%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Fresno City College paid a median of $100M in salaries, a 8.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.68% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$45.7M
Instructional Salaries
383
Number of Employees

In 2023, Fresno City College paid a total of $45.7M to 383 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
383 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
107 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fresno City College was Instructor with 383 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fresno City College were Office and Administrative Support with 107 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 83 employees, and Service with 74 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fresno City College was Female Instructor with 198 employees, and Male Instructor with 185 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fresno City College.

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