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Fresno City College
Fresno City College Library
Fresno City College Library completed in 1933.[1]
Former name
Fresno Junior College
TypePublic community college
Established1910
Parent institution
State Center Community College District, California Community Colleges system
ChancellorCarole Goldsmith[2]
PresidentRobert Pimentel [3]
Students21,002[4]
Location
Fresno
,
California
,
United States
CampusUrban
ColorsRed and White   
MascotRams
Websitewww.fresnocitycollege.edu
Reference no.803

Fresno City College (FCC or "Fresno City") is a public community college in Fresno, California. It is part of the State Center Community College District within the California Community Colleges system. Fresno City College operates on a semester schedule and offers associate degrees and certificates.

History

The process of starting Fresno City College began in 1907 with the superintendent of schools C. L. McLane advocating for higher education in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno City College opened its doors in 1910 as Fresno Junior College with an inaugural class of 20 students and 3 instructors.[5] At the time it was the first community college in the state of California and the second in the nation. It was located two miles south of today’s campus. [5][6]

Academics

The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.[7] It offers associate degrees and a certificate of completion. Students can also apply to and attend the on-campus Police Academy, a basic police officer academy accredited by California Police Officer Standards and Training.

Campus

The Old Administration Building is the oldest structure on the FCC campus.
Administration Building

The Fresno City College campus is located near the Tower District in downtown Fresno. A new secondary campus, located south of Edison High School, is scheduled to open for the Fall 2023 semester.[8]

Organization and administration

Fresno City College is a part of the State Center Community College District (SCCCD). Robert Pimentel is the president of Fresno City College and Carole Goldsmith is the chancellor of the SCCCD.

Student life

Media

Athletics

The college athletic teams are named the Rams. Fresno City has won 369 Men's & Women's Conference Championships in total and 56 CCCAA State Championships. Men's Basketball (1955, 1963, 2005*, 2007 & 2012), Women's Soccer (1988 & 2017**), Baseball (1961, 1962, 1963, 1972 & 1992), Football (1968, 1969, 1972 & 1973), Women's Tennis (1999 & 2000), Men's Tennis (2004, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Women's Volleyball (2016 & 2021), Badminton (2016), Men's Soccer (2017 & 2019) Wrestling has won 12 CCCAA Duel Championships (1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 & 2017) they have also won 17 Team Championships (1959, 1962, 1975, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019)

Demographics

Student body composition as of Fall 2017
Race and ethnicity[6] Total
Hispanic 57.3% 57.3
 
White 20.9% 20.9
 
Asian 11.5% 11.5
 
Black 5.3% 5.3
 
Gender
Female 52.6% 52.6
 
Male 45.8% 45.8
 
Age
Under 20 31.6% 31.6
 
20 to 24 30.5% 30.5
 
25 to 39 28.1% 28.1
 
40 or more 9.9% 9.9
 

Notable people

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For a more comprehensive list, see Category:Fresno City College alumni.

Academics

Sportspeople

Baseball

American football

Others

References

  1. ^ "History of Fresno City College". Fresno City College. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "Meet Chancellor Dr. Carole Goldsmith". Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ "Fresno City College: Management Council". Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Student Headcount and Course Enrollment Trends". Fresno City College. Retrieved December 19, 2022. select breakdown by: all
  5. ^ a b "History of Fresno City College | Fresno City College". www.fresnocitycollege.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  6. ^ a b "Student Enrollment". California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Fresno City College". Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  8. ^ MORANO, JULIANNA (June 27, 2023). "Fresno City College's new west campus opens soon. Take a look inside the 'project of love'". The Fresno Bee.
  9. ^ Almond, Elliott (June 17, 2023). "Harry Edwards, iconic Bay Area athlete and activist, facing the ultimate fight". The Mercury News.
  10. ^ "Gary Soto". Poetry Foundation.
  11. ^ "Lloyd Allen Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  12. ^ "Rob Deer Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  13. ^ "Ted Lilly Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  14. ^ "Jim Maloney Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  15. ^ "Tom Seaver Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  16. ^ "Marcus Walden Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  17. ^ "Tom Flores, Class of 2021". Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  18. ^ Norwood, Robyn (February 15, 1989). "Despite Quick Career, Stewart Could Make Titan History".
  19. ^ King, Nick (June 30, 2015). "Former Bulldog Star Cameron Worrell Hosting Local Sports Radio Show". kmph.com. Fox 26 News.
  20. ^ "Rafer Alston Stats". Basketball-Reference.com.
  21. ^ "Zoila Gurgel MMA Bio". Retrieved January 1, 2014.

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