by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Fresno City College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Fresno City College amounted to $1,334 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,154. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $46 in-state and $46 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,108 |
| Fees | $46 | $46 |
| Total | $1,334 | $10,154 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Fresno City College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Fresno City College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Fresno City College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Fresno City College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Fresno City College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,304 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,664 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $9,408 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,108 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Fresno City College has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 7.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $10,909 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.10%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,335. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.77%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,841.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,335 | $10,841 |
| In 2 Years | $1,336 | $11,574 |
| In 3 Years | $1,337 | $12,357 |
| In 4 Years | $1,338 | $13,193 |
| In 5 Years | $1,339 | $14,086 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $47,965, or close to $5,346 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Fresno City College, check out the Fresno City College Financial Aid page.
