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- 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%.
- Reedley College is one of 6 community colleges within Fresno County, CA.
- The nearest community college is Kaplan College-Fresno (19.60 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 366 teachers has declined by 8% 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 | 86 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 14,633 students | 7,105 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 40:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,480 students | 1,483 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 9,153 students | 5,622 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 140 | 144 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 6%
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13%
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| % Hispanic | 58%
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37%
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| % Black | 2%
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7%
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| % White | 28%
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32%
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| % Two or more races | 2%
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3%
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| % Unknown races | 4%
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5%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.58 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 25%
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29%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,100 | $34,900 |
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.
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