Fresno City College
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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 | 1,443 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 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 1% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,124 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 3% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,365 | $3,143 |
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:
- Hanford girls roll, big road test ahead (The Fresno Bee)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 05:24:33 pm
HANFORD -- Beverly Hills High arrived here -- "a cow town," as described by one of its fans -- with glamorous community identity and a girls basketball team that only two weeks ago proved it could hang respectively with the best in the land. - Rogue Festival: Fresno Dance Collective (KSEE 24 Fresno)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 03:16:12 pm
As we wrap up two weeks of Rogue performances, Faith Sidlow talked with some of the members of the Fresno Dance Collective who are debuting their new dance company at the Rogue Performance Festival. - Lemoore’s Newton blanks Monache (The Hanford Sentinel)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 06:30:31 am
PORTERVILLE - Katelyn Newton threw a no-hitter and struck out seven as Lemoore High's softball team defeated Monache 5-0 on Wednesday. - 2010 Theme Nights, Jerseys Offer Fun For Everyone (OurSports Central)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 07:01:49 pm
FRESNO, CA - Following up on several seasons of award-winning promotions and in-game entertainment, the Fresno Grizzlies are once again offering a Promotional Calendar loaded with Theme Nights in 2010. With events targeted at many different segments of the Valley community and opportunities for fans to choose the promotions they would like to see, the Grizzlies are encouraging Fresnans to make ... - Kingsburg High students in honor music groups (The Kingsburg Recorder)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 06:13:05 pm
Kingsburg High concert band students flooded county and state honor groups, sending 23 different students to performances around California.
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