Reedley College
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(559) 638-3641
- 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 14,633 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
Top Placements
Reedley College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 366 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Reedley College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 366 staff | 97 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Reedley College is San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation (19.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno AviationPrivate, for profitn/a students | 19.10 Mi4985 East Andersen Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 453-0123 19.10n/a - 1,608 students | 19.60 Mi8344 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
19.601,608 - College of the SequoiasPublic10,647 students | 20.10 Mi915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3700 20.1010,647 - 953 students | 20.30 Mi801 S. Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-7582 20.30953 - Institute of Technology IncPrivate, for profit1,509 students | 21.80 Mi564 W Herndon
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-4500 21.801,509
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