FRESNO CITY COLLEGE (FCC)
- 1101 E. University Ave
- Fresno, CA 93741
- OPEID College Code: 00130700
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- General Phone: (559) 442-4600
- President: Dr. Cynthia Azari
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 25,511
- College Alias: FCC
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Fresno City College (FCC) is a two-year community college in the San Joaquin Valley area of California. FCC offers associate's degrees, certificates, college transfer programs, vocational and workforce training programs, distance learning through online courses, continuing education and lifelong development programs.
Topics for academic study range from architecture to business, and culinary arts to communication, marketing to mathematics, or political science to women's studies. Some special programs of interest at FCC include courses in the Health Sciences Division, which offers training in occupations such as dental hygiene, medical assistant-clinician, radiologic technology, and nursing and respiratory care. The political science has a Model United Nations program that trains students in real-world diplomacy, competing in conferences with other colleges where Delegates act as diplomats from UN member states.
The FCC Museum of Anthropology presents exhibits on human culture. Anthropology students at FCC may learn collections management, helping to develop new exhibits at the museum. The Theatre Arts and Dance students of FCC have the opportunity to participate in several productions in the FCC Theatre each year, in addition to their coursework.
FCC's mission is to promote student success, participation, diversity, collegiality, innovation and stewardship.
History
Fresno City College (FCC) was founded in 1910, as Fresno Junior College, California's first community college. The first class had 20 students. Originally, FCC shared a campus with what is now known as "California State University, Fresno." FCC moved to its own campus on University Avenue in Fresno in 1956.
Academic
The academic calendar for FCC follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
FCC Divides its academic areas into divisions, institutes and programs, as follows:
- Applied Technology Division
- Business Division
- Career and Technical Education
- Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Division
- Health Sciences Division
- Humanities Division
- Library and Student Learning Support Services
- Math, Science and Engineering Division
- Social Sciences Division
- Special Programs
- Student Services Division
- Training Institute
- Workforce Development
Student Life
There are many student clubs, services, and organizations to get involved in at FCC, through its College Activities Office. The College Activities Calendar of Events highlights college cultural and community events such as films, panel discussions, and interactive activities. There is a Student Lounge for students to rest or study in a quiet environment, as well as a Game Room, which offers a game arcade, ping-pong table, and more.
Students have the opportunity to volunteer their services through charitable organizations such as the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society, among others.
The FCC provides many student support services including a business office, career center, counseling, psychological services, disabled students program, health services, a veterans office, and a tutorial center, among others.
The student-run newspaper at FCC is "The Rampage," an award-winning publication that is written and edited by FCC journalism students. The newspaper has won awards for its excellence, and many of its contributors have gone on to successful careers in journalism.
Traditions
The school colors for FCC are red and white.
Athletics
The FCC "Rams" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports at the junior college level, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main campus on University Avenue, FCC has a Career and Technology Center, which is a vocational education school for competency based career education. It also has satellite learning centers at Oakhurst and Willow International, which are among the "North Centers" that are part of the State Center Community College District. It is possible to take classes at Fresno City College concurrently with classes at any of these satellite centers.
Community Life
The FCC has many programs and activities that contribute to the enrichment, health and economy of the communities of the San Joaquin Valley area of Fresno, including its broad range of workforce training programs.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.fresnocitycollege.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 5% | 63% | 76% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,031 | $3,682 | $1,021 | $456 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.4% | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Number in Default | 107 | 86 | 79 |
| Number in Repayment | 649 | 617 | 585 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $658 | $592 | $508 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $658 | $592 | $508 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,074 | $4,876 | $4,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,640 | $1,566 | $1,320 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,386 | $8,942 | $8,224 |
| Other Expenses | $3,730 | $3,700 | $3,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,700 | $3,324 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,298 | $2,158 | $1,828 |
| In-State | $2,298 | $2,158 | $1,828 |
| Out of State | $6,714 | $6,442 | $5,982 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,414 | $14,800 | $13,252 |
| In-State | $15,414 | $14,800 | $13,252 |
| Out of State | $19,830 | $19,084 | $17,406 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,198 | $5,900 | $5,152 |
| In-State | $6,198 | $5,900 | $5,152 |
| Out of State | $10,614 | $10,184 | $9,306 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,511 Undergraduate: 25,511
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,380 Female: 13,131
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,380 Female: 13,131
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,781 Part-Time: 17,730
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,781 Part-Time: 17,730
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 18 | 0.07% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 2,583 | 10% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 734 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,907 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,149 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,560 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,553 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,987 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,493 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,010 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,057 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 56 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 5 | 0.02% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,366 | 646 | 720 |
| Faculty Status | 984 | 333 | 651 |
| Tenured Faculty | 215 | 215 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 985 | 334 | 651 |
| Primarily Instruction | 984 | 333 | 651 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 30 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 335 | 272 | 63 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 190 | 140 | 50 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 42 | 42 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,492 (279) | $89,474 (138) | $87,531 (141) |
| Instructor | $88,492 (279) | $89,474 (138) | $87,531 (141) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,375 (54) | $95,015 (23) | $93,900 (31) |
| Instructor | $94,375 (54) | $95,015 (23) | $93,900 (31) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,664 (333) | $87,798 (161) | $85,602 (172) |
| Instructor | $86,664 (333) | $87,798 (161) | $85,602 (172) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 354 | 209 | 145 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 339 | 201 | 138 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Football | 68 | 68 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Soccer | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 47 | 20 | 27 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Water Polo | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 25 | 25 | - |
| Badminton | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,564 | $21,493 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,139 | $4,175 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 65 | 33 | 32 |
| Baseball | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Water Polo | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Badminton | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 23%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 18% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Unknown | 17% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 10 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 14 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 14 | 18 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
- Reviewed on: March 01, 2012
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- I was really happy to get financial aid to attend FCC, and the process to get it was pretty easy. I just went to the fin aid dept and spoke to a someone there. Everyone is just helpful here! I hope to transfer to Fresno State next year.
