Fresno City College
School Notes Overview:
Fresno City College, California's first community college, is a comprehensive learning community offering innovative instructional programs in anticipation of and responsive to the lifelong learning needs of our diverse population....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Fresno County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 7,593 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 14,447 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 22,040 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 67% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 54% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,983 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 65% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,182 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 1% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,124 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 3% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,365 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The college's history began in 1907 when C. L. McLane, then superintendent of schools for the city of Fresno, recognized the need for college instruction for San Joaquin Valley students. Largely through McLane's efforts, Fresno Junior College was established. The first class consisted of 20 students and three instructors.
- The California Community College system has now grown to 109 campuses, enrolling approximately 1.5 million students. Fresno City College has built upon its rich history and gone on to pioneer many new developments in community college education. Thou-sands of local people have worked through the years to make Fresno City College a viable and strong educational institution.
- The College provides a wide variety of supportive services to assist our students in achieving their educational goals. Moreover, we are dedicated to working collaboratively with our community to enhance the economic and social development of the region.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Rams, Giants in separate semis of JC hoops tourney (The Fresno Bee)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 07:09:16 pm
The Fresno City College and College of the Sequoias men's basketball teams play in opposite sem - City College reveals first centennial honorees (The Fresno Bee)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:19:06 am
Retired instructors, alumni and a former campus president top the first list of honorees for Fresno City College's centennial celebration. - Focus on food, here and abroad (Madera Tribune)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:52:31 am
Organic farmer Tom Willey of Madera offered the keynote address at a screening of the motion picture "Fresh" at Fresno City College. - Fresno City College Centennial Honors (KMPH FOX 26 Central San Joaquin Valley)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:40:51 am
KMPH's own Kopi Sotiropulos was honored on the Fresno City College campus Wednesday, along with nine other honorees. The school is celebrating its 100th birthday next year, and is honoring 100 stars for 100 years. - Local briefs: Ram golfer in the hunt (The Fresno Bee)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:20:04 am
Fresno City College's Toyahni Beihn shot a 7-over par 80 and sits four strokes out of the lead after the first day of the California Community College Athletic Association women's golf championships at Kings Country Club in Hanford.
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- Heald College-fresno - 807 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Reedley College - 11,782 students - 21.9 mi. away - view location
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