- Heald College prepares students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career-focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.
School Highlights
Heald College-Fresno served 1,301 students (83% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 77%.
School Overview
Heald College-Fresno
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
47 staff
294 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,301 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
1,082 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
219 students
8,299 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
182 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,082 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
219 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
4%
13%

% Hispanic
31%
47%

% Black
4%
7%

% White
10%
23%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
50%
3%


Diversity Score
0.89
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
28%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
$20,392

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
78%
86%

Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Heald is a nonprofit, regionally accredited private career college that has been preparing students for rewarding careers in Business, Technology and Healthcare for over 140 years. We started with one campus in San Francisco, back in 1863, and we've expanded to 11 campuses across the western United States: Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Salinas, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton, Honolulu and Portland. For more than 140 years, Heald College has been committed to preparing students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career-focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime. Because Heald College is a nonprofit educational institution, it invests in its students by providing small classes and fostering a supportive environment for learning. Since its establishment in 1906, Heald Fresno has evolved into a leading career college that offers a range of programs in business, technology and healthcare. The Fresno, California campus of Heald College opened in 1906. As San Joaquin Valley emerges as a market for new jobs, Heald College continues a tradition of providing uniquely qualified graduates from its 38,000-square-foot facility. All Heald campuses are regionally accredited through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). That means we're recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for meeting high standards for providing excellence in education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heald College-Fresno cost?
Heald College-Fresno's private state tuition is approximately $13,620.
What is the acceptance rate of Heald College-Fresno?
The acceptance rate of Heald College-Fresno is 78%, which is lower than the state average of 86%.
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