Reedley College
- The mission of Reedley College is to offer an accessible, student-centered educational environment which provides high quality learning opportunities essential in meeting challenges of a diverse, global community.
School Highlights
Reedley College serves 11,296 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is same as the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 11,296 students
- In-state tuition: $1,198
- Out-state tuition: $6,838
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Reedley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 474 teachers has grown by 18% over five years.
Reedley College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
474 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Reedley College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 40:1 over five years.
The Reedley College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,296 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
3,207 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
8,089 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
73%
47%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
16%
23%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.70
College Completion Rate
26%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,198 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,838 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,198
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,838
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,374
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Reedley College is located in Reedley, California, 30 miles southeast of Fresno. In this rural setting, the campus community enjoys the unique combination of urban sophistication and rural values. Reedley College provides day, evening, and Saturday classes. Operated on an 18-week semester system, the college offers a fall and spring term, as well as six-, eight- and 10-week summer sessions. Courses are offered at the main campus in Reedley and at several off-campus locations collectively referred to as the South Centers Community Campus program. Reedley College was established in May, 1926, as Reedley Junior College. Institutional doors were opened in September 1926, with a total of 30 students and six course offerings. In 1936, a separate building on the Reedley High School campus was built to house the junior college administration and provide additional classrooms. On July 1, 1946, the college recognized its role as a total community college. Reedley College has distinguished itself as one of the premier community colleges in California. The College has a long tradition of excellence and success since its beginning over 79 years ago. You will find excellence in academics, in transfer preparation, in career preparation, in student support programs, in personal development, and in athletics. Reedley College faculty, staff, and administrators are key to this excellence; and they provide the highest quality learning opportunities for our students and our communities. At Reedley College we believe that people's lives are enriched by an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and individual accomplishment. The college furnishes experiences designed to promote critical thinking, enhance cultural literacy, and foster an awareness of the interdependence of all persons and their environment.
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