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Fresno City College

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0.7 Years to Recoup Costs

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

1101 East University Avenue Fresno, CA 93704

Phone

(559) 442-8200

Website

Website

System

State Center CCD

Staff Liaison

Kevin Bontenbal

Degrees

Certificate of Achievement; Associate of Arts for Transfer; Associate of Arts; Associate of Science for Transfer; Associate of Science; Bachelor of Science

Total Enrollment

26,907

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

June 27, 2025

Initial Accreditation

1952

Name Position Role
Dr. Ghada Al-Masri Vice President of Educational Services and Institutional Effectiveness Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Dr. Denise S. Whisenhunt President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Name Address Location Type Status
Fresno City College 1101 East University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
US		 Main Campus Active
First Responders Site 3300 East North Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
US		 Additional Location Active
West Fresno Center 600 E. Church Avenue
Fresno, CA 93706
US		 Additional Location Active
Career & Technology Center 2930 East Annadale Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 120 Yes Yes No
Medical Imaging Supervision and Leadership Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 151 Yes Yes No
Accounting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61-62 Yes Yes No
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counseling Option Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68-69 Yes Yes No
Architecture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 72 Yes Yes No
Automotive Collision Repair Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 62 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 87 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration, Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61.5-62 Yes Yes No
Clinical Medical Assistant Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Commercial Music Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Company Officer Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Drafting and Design Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Manufacturing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Construction Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68-71 Yes Yes No
Correctional Science Option Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61 Yes Yes No
Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 85 Yes Yes No
Diesel Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 85 Yes Yes No
Early Intervention Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Electrical Systems Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 83 Yes Yes No
Engineering Geomatics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Civil Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 70-74 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Computer Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 72-73 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Electrical Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 72-74 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 69-74 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-63.5 Yes Yes No
Food and Nutrition Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60-67 Yes Yes No
Food Service Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 63.5-64 Yes Yes No
General Motors ASEP Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 86.5 Yes Yes No
Graphic Design Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68 Yes Yes No
Health Information Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68-69 Yes Yes No
Human Biology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Human Services: Pre-Social Work Option Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
HVAC Technology II Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Industrial Technology - Construction Emphasis Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Industrial Technology - Manufacturing Emphasis Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology: Physical Education Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Law Enforcement Option Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61 Yes Yes No
Legal Secretary Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Library Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Marketing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Marketing, Fashion Merchandising Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Marketing, Retail Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Medical Office Specialist Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Network Security/Computer Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 63 Yes Yes No
Nursing, Registered Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 70.5 Yes Yes No
Office Specialist Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Paralegal Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 67 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 64.5 Yes Yes No
Pre-Allied Health Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Pre-Human Nutritional Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes No No
Professional Photography Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Radiologic Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 99 Yes Yes No
Respiratory Care Practitioner Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 77 Yes Yes No
Video Production Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 70.5 Yes Yes No
Web Developer Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology, Pipe and Structural Steel Certification Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68.5-71 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 64-70 No Yes No
Geology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Nutrition and Dietetics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Public Health Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 84 Yes Yes No
Public Health Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Public Health Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
UCTP Chemistry Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 69 Yes Yes No
African-American Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
American Sign Language Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 62 Yes Yes No
Art Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Asian American Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
ASL/English Interpreting Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Chicano-Latino Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Dance Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Design/Technical Theatre Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Instrumental Music Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 65 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts Emphasis in Cultural Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts Emphasis in Social Sciences Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts with an Emphasis in Foreign Languages Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music, Guitar Majors Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 65 Yes Yes No
Music, Piano Majors Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 65 Yes Yes No
Music, Vocal Majors Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 65 Yes Yes No
Recreation Leadership Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Women's and Gender Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Environmental Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes Yes No
Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Global Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Journalism Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Law, Public Policy, and Society Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Justice Studies, Chicano Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Justice Studies, General Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Work and Human Services Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31-32 Yes Yes No
Agricultural Foundations Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counseling Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 38-39 Yes Yes No
Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Animation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Anthropology - Archaeology Archaeological Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Architecture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes Yes No
Art, Studio Art Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Automated Welding Systems Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Automotive Collision Repair Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes No No
Automotive Collision Repair Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 57 Yes Yes No
Automotive-Diesel Fixed Operations Administrator Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Automotive-Diesel MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair Technician) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Basic Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Basic Police Academy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21.5-37 Yes Yes No
Business Administration, Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Cal-GETC Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 No Yes No
Certified Dietary Manager Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17-24 Yes Yes No
Chassis Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17-21 Yes Yes No
Child Nutrition Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes No No
Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-17 Yes Yes No
Community Change Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-29 Yes Yes No
Community Outreach, Social Justice, and Health Advocacy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 11 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Drafting and Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Drafting and Design Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Construction Trades I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19-22 Yes Yes No
Construction Trades II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 38-41 Yes Yes No
Correctional Science Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31 Yes Yes No
CSU-GE Breadth Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39 Yes Yes No
Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22-25 Yes Yes No
Diesel Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 55 Yes Yes No
Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Digital Video Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
Drone Operations Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 9.5 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Paraprofessional Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
Early Intervention Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Education Paraprofessional Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
Elder Care Human Services Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Electrical Systems Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 53 Yes Yes No
Electrical Systems Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Electrical Systems Technology, Low Voltage Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Electricity Fundamentals 1 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Electricity Fundamentals 2 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Civil Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 40-44 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Computer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42-43 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Electrical Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42-44 Yes Yes No
Engineering: Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39-44 Yes Yes No
Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Field Biologist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22-32.5 Yes Yes No
Food and Nutrition Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30-37 Yes Yes No
Food Service Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33.5-37 Yes Yes No
Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 38 Yes Yes No
Honors Program Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Human Services: Pre-Social Work Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
HVAC Technology I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
IGETC Breadth Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34-50 Yes Yes No
Industrial Automation 2 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Infant and Toddler Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Law Enforcement Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31 Yes Yes No
Legal Secretary Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Library Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Marketing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Marketing, Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Marketing, Retail Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Medical Coding Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27-28 Yes Yes No
Medical Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Music Performance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-17 Yes Yes No
Network Security/Computer Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29.5 Yes Yes No
Paralegal Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34.5 Yes Yes No
Photography, Commercial Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28.5 Yes Yes No
Photography, Fine Art Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Photography, Professional Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Photovoltaics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Social Media Content Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Social Media Imaging Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 Yes Yes No
Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
Stagecraft Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Video Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 40.5 Yes Yes No
Web Developer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology, Metal Fabrication Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39.5-42 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology, Metal Fabrication Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39.5-42 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology, Pipe and Structural Steel Certification Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 38.5-41 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology, Welding Design & Fabrication Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology, Welding Multi-Process Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5-17 Yes Yes No
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Follow-Up Report with Visit (FUV) January 2027
Midterm Report June 2029
Comprehensive Peer Review June 2033