Fresno City College is a public community college located in Fresno, CA. It offers 175 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Fresno City College is $1,334 for California residents and $9,454 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 22,609 students, which is higher than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 7,398 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Fresno City College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,334$9,454
Books & Supplies$1,980
Off-Campus Living Costs$25,488
Average Financial Aid$4,474
Cost of Attendance$28,802$36,922
After Financial Aid$24,328$32,448
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Fresno City College$1,334$9,454
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fresno City College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs9085NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural Technology/Technician8 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Area Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 34 completers
NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications8 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Special Education and Teaching1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs7 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED 39 completers
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)NOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies2 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Foodservice Systems Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Adult Development and AgingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Family and Community ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 75 completers
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/Paralegal35 completers
25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 56 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Library and Archives AssistingNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 178 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 107 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 185 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Corrections8 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration4 completers
125 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician19 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED 55 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 81 completers
NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
ArcheologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 51 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology2 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair22 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician9 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design13 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 42 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 48 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 34 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling28 completers
25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 216 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 208 completers
NOT OFFERED
Retail Management36 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping19 completers
15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Real Estate NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 22,609 students at Fresno City College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 8,143 male students and 12,292 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total20,4355,57914,856
Male Students8,1432,3415,802
Female Students12,2923,2389,054

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 22,609 total students, 12,894 students enrolled through distance learning (7,398 students enrolled exclusively and 5,496 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment22,609
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses7,398
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses5,496
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses9,715

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Fresno City College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA
Phone559-442-8200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,334
Out-of-State$9,454
Student Population »22,609 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »24%
Transfer-out Rate5%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,474
Students to Faculty25:1 (4.00%)