Fresno, CA Colleges
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Fresno ( /ˈfrɛznoʊ/ frez-noh) is a city in California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city' s population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation. Fresno is located in the center of the San Joaquin Valley of Central California, approximately 200 miles (322 km) north of Los Angeles, and 170 miles (274 km) south of the state capital, Sacramento, and 160 miles (257 km) east of Seaside on the Pacific Ocean. Metropolitan Fresno has a population of 1,107,416.[citation needed] The name Fresno is the Spanish language word for the ash tree, and an ash leaf is featured on the city's flag.
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Schools in and around Fresno, CA
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California State University-Fresno
Four or more years; Public; 21,499 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Fresno City College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 26,800 students; $5,040 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Fresno Pacific University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 2,594 students; $23,640 average out-state tuition; $23,640 average in-state tuition |
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California Christian College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 29 students; $6,900 average out-state tuition; $6,900 average in-state tuition |
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Heald College-Fresno
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 1,447 students; $12,240 average out-state tuition; $12,240 average in-state tuition |
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San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 1,020 students; $12,450 average out-state tuition; $12,450 average in-state tuition |
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University of Phoenix-Central Valley Campus
Four or more years; Private for profit; 2,227 students; $9,912 average out-state tuition; $9,912 average in-state tuition |
Fresno, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Fresno
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Health Sciences/Allied Health Services
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Art/Art Studies
- English Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Agriculture
- History
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Biology
- Engineering
