Fresno City College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Fresno City College is a public community college in Fresno, California, with about 21,251 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,069 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,334. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (67.0%) and White (14.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,334
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,069 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 21,251 31.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.53%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 50.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 42.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 44,160
- Room & Board: $17,982 annual estimate
Fresno City College: what the data shows
Common questions about Fresno City College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Fresno City College?
Fresno City College is located in Fresno, CA (ZIP 93741).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Fresno City College public or private?
Fresno City College is a Public institution.
How much does Fresno City College cost?
Published tuition: $1,334 in-state, $10,154 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,069.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,450 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,107 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,285 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,774 |
| $110,001+ | $13,965 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,336.
How big is Fresno City College?
Total enrollment: 21,251 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 44,160 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Fresno City College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.53%.
What do graduates of Fresno City College earn?
Median earnings: $30,049 six years after entry; $37,361 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,058.
30.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Fresno City College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,355 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (470 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (245 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (243 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (240 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (223 completions)
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (174 completions)
- Psychology, General (168 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (152 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (130 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Fresno City College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.53%; median earnings $37,361 at 10 years; net price $8,069. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,334
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fresno City College was $1,334.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,069
2024 Value
In 2024 Fresno City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,069.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,276 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,069 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,336 4-Year In-State Tuition
$40,616 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,982 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,980 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,296 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$85,184 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Fresno City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fresno City College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fresno City College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,142 | $6,782 | $4,924 |
| 2014 | $1,188 | $6,828 | $4,503 |
| 2015 | $1,194 | $6,834 | $4,352 |
| 2016 | $1,304 | $6,944 | $2,732 |
| 2017 | $1,304 | $6,944 | $3,176 |
| 2018 | $1,304 | $7,496 | $2,488 |
| 2019 | $1,304 | $7,664 | $2,622 |
| 2020 | $1,304 | $8,264 | $2,584 |
| 2021 | $1,304 | $8,504 | $4,201 |
| 2022 | $1,330 | $8,890 | $3,461 |
| 2023 | $1,334 | $9,454 | $1,699 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Fresno City College reported total enrollment of about 21,251 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (67.0%), White (14.3%), and Asian (10.5%). About 30.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fresno City College in 2024 is 21,251 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 44,160 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
12.63% 100% Completion Time
23.53% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 12.63% of students graduating from Fresno City College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 23% male / 77% female
- Child Care Provider/Assistant: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Fresno City College.
Return on Investment
$4,058 Median Student Debt
$37,361 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
10.86% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1057.55% Return on Investment
1.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Fresno City College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 96 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,355 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 470 completions
3. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 245 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 243 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 240 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 223 completions
7. Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General: 174 completions
8. Psychology, General: 168 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 152 completions
Most popular programs at Fresno City College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Fresno City College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Fresno City College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,391
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,211
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Fresno City College is a public institution located in Fresno, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Professions and Related Programs, Child Care Provider/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 21,251 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (67.0%), White (14.3%), Asian (10.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.53%. Approximately 30.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Fresno, CA 93741
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.53% graduation rate at Fresno City College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 96 distinct degree programs, Fresno City College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fresno City College located?
Fresno City College is located in Fresno, CA.
How much does Fresno City College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,334 and average net price is $8,069 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,982 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Fresno City College?
Fresno City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 44,160 students, Hispanic or Latino (67.0%), White (14.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Fresno City College?
About 52.3% of students at Fresno City College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Fresno City College earn?
Median earnings are $30,049 six years after entry and $37,361 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fresno City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fresno City College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,058.
Is Fresno City College public or private?
Fresno City College is a public institution located in Fresno, CA.
Is Fresno City College an HBCU?
No. Fresno City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Fresno City College a tribal college?
No. Fresno City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fresno City College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Fresno City College reports 67.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Fresno City College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fresno City College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.