Fresno City College
Fresno City College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Fresno.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 22,771 students attend the school. Every year 18% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Fresno City College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $200. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,744 and $200 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students22,771 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
The Fresno City College Nursing program is designed to prepare students for the provision of health care services. The program equips students with the scientific knowledge and technical skills required in the nursing profession as well as leadership and managerial expertise.
In class instruction is offered at the Fresno City College campus while Nursing Clinical practice is provided for at selected hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the local community.
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the National Nursing Licensing examination as preamble to working in a structured health care environment.
The curriculum is covered in four semesters of 9 or more credits. Students are able to take additional credits every semester to complete the general education requirements for the program. The program also offers additional specialized nursing electives to supplement the nursing education being offered.
The program is quite intensive and it is not recommended that a student works more than 16 hours per week during the nursing part of the section to insure technical ability and be ready for the National Nursing Examination.
The courses and credits offered in the ADN program are designed to be transferable towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 181 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 115 miles radius of Fresno City College
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Reedley College
22 miles away |
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West Hills College-Lemoore
33 miles away |
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College of the Sequoias
41 miles away |
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Merced College
54 miles away |
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Porterville College
66 miles away |
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Gavilan College
99 miles away |
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Hartnell College
104 miles away |
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San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield
106 miles away |
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Cuesta College
112 miles away |
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Evergreen Valley College
115 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $281/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,645 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $19,670 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $35,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of Fresno City College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 66% | $4,368 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $538 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $2,064 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $420 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2% | $2,538 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,266
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,127 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,129 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,599 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,224 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
22,771
Undergrads
0
Graduates
12,622
Women
10,149
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
58% |
|
White |
20% |
|
Asian |
13% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
