Fresno City College

Name

Fresno City College

Legal name

Fresno City College

Website

https://fresnocitycollege.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Automotive technician training
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Community colleges in California charge tuition on a per-unit basis. Students pay enrollment fees to attend courses, which represents a core revenue stream for the institution.
2. Government Grants and Funding: The college receives federal and state grants to support specific programs. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $1.2 million grant for welding and automotive programs at the West Fresno Advanced Training Center. California also invests in regional economic development that benefits the college.
3. Federal Student Financial Aid: Students receive federal financial aid which flows through the institution to support educational programs and student services.
4. Scholarship Donations: The college awards scholarships funded by donors. In 2025, over $595,000 in scholarships were awarded to more than 480 students at the annual Scholarship Reception.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fresno City College is a public community college delivering associate degrees, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and career technical education. It operates the Advanced Transportation Center for automotive, diesel, collision repair, and welding training with industry-aligned factory certifications, along with First Responders training (EMT, Fire, Police Academy), online learning, and dual enrollment programs for high school students.

Product overview

Fresno City College is a community college offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and facilities. The institution operates the Advanced Transportation Center as its primary career technical education facility, offering training in automotive, diesel, collision repair, and welding programs. Additional offerings include Summer Sessions with multiple formats, Ram Pathways guided academic programs, and Early College options for high school students. The college serves over 150 students per semester through its technical programs with industry partnerships that enable graduates to enter the workforce with factory certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree and Transfer Programs Academic programs leading to associate degrees and pathways to transfer to four-year universities, including the California State University system, for students in the Central Valley region.
• Advanced Transportation Center Training Programs Career technical education programs in automotive, diesel, collision repair, and welding offered at the 90,000-100,000 square foot Advanced Transportation Center, with industry partnerships allowing graduates to enter the workforce with factory certifications from GM, Honda, Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Stellantis, Volvo, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Cummins. Achieves a 96% completion rate and trains over 150 students per semester.
• Summer Sessions Multiple summer session formats including 4-week, 10-week, 8-week, and 6-week sessions allowing students to take courses at $46/unit during the summer term.
• Early College for High School Students Concurrent enrollment program allowing high school students to take college classes and earn college credits, potentially graduating as college sophomores through partnerships with schools such as Design Science Early College High School.
• First Responders Campus Training State-certified training programs for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Fire Academy, and Police Academy careers, providing POST-certified training and hands-on academy experience for first responder careers.
• Online Learning Programs Remote course delivery for students unable to attend in-person classes, providing online access to college courses and degree programs.
• Leon S. Peters Honors Program Honors program providing enriched academic experiences for high-achieving students at Fresno City College.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% completion rate at the Advanced Transportation Center
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GM (General Motors)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Major automotive manufacturer partnership at the Advanced Transportation Center allowing graduates to enter the workforce with 85-90% of required factory training already completed, addressing nationwide technician shortage.
• HondacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Automotive manufacturer partnership providing curriculum alignment and factory certification pathways for automotive technology graduates.
• FordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Automotive manufacturer partnership providing curriculum alignment and factory certification pathways for automotive technology graduates.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Automotive manufacturer partnership providing curriculum alignment and factory certification pathways for automotive technology graduates.
• SubarucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Automotive manufacturer partnership providing curriculum alignment and factory certification pathways for automotive technology graduates.
• StellantiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Automotive manufacturer (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram) partnership providing curriculum alignment and factory certification pathways.
• VolvocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Automotive/truck manufacturer partnership providing curriculum alignment and factory certification pathways for automotive technology graduates.
• PeterbiltcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Truck manufacturer partnership providing diesel technician training aligned with factory certification requirements.
• KenworthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Truck manufacturer partnership providing diesel technician training aligned with factory certification requirements.
• CumminscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Engine manufacturer partnership providing diesel technician training aligned with factory certification requirements.
• Fresno Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing students at Design Science Early College High School to concurrently enroll in FCC courses and graduate as college sophomores.
• State Center Community College District (SCCCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict oversight of Fresno City College along with Reedley College, Madera Community College, Clovis Community College, and others within the SCCCD system.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Madera Community College: Fourth SCCCD college in the Central Valley, providing similar two-year credentials and CTE programs. Operates with the same per-unit tuition structure and district-level oversight.
• Reedley College: Sister college within the State Center Community College District (SCCCD), offering similar two-year associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE programs to Central Valley students. Operates under identical district governance as FCC.
• Clovis Community College: Another SCCCD sister institution serving the Fresno metropolitan area with associate degrees and transfer programs. Directly comparable on governance, student demographics, and funding model.
• College of the Sequoias: Adjacent Central Valley community college district (Sequoias CCD) serving Visalia and Tulare/Counties with comparable associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE programs including automotive and industrial technology.
• Modesto Junior College: Historic California junior college (founded 1921) in the Central Valley region offering similar two-year degrees, transfer pathways, and technical programs to a comparable demographic.
• Sacramento City College: Sister California community college within Los Rios CCD, similarly historic institution (founded 1916) serving an urban California population with both transfer and CTE pathways.
• San Joaquin Delta College: Central Valley-adjacent community college in Stockton offering associate degrees, transfer programs, and CTE including diesel/automotive technology. Directly comparable on geography, student demographics, and CTE portfolio.
• Bakersfield College: Southern Central Valley community college within the Kern Community College District, offering associate degrees, transfer programs, and CTE including industrial technology. Comparable on geography and student demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Mt. San Antonio College: One of California's largest community colleges with extensive CTE and transportation technology programs, including strong manufacturer partnerships. Comparable in scale and program mix but located in Southern California.
• Pasadena City College: Large California community college with broad academic and CTE offerings, including automotive and technical programs. Comparable on institutional scale and tuition structure but serves the Los Angeles basin.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fresnocity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLLKxZGvV8lTqItTdevLu4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/103113536395685
• Instagraminstagram.com/fresnocitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fresno-city-college

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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