2024 Top Colleges for Trades and Personal Services in the Fresno Area

• Fresno, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  91 reviews

Other: San Joaquin Valley College is the best college here in the Valley, they really take the time to answer any questions and really push resources out to you for scholarships and grants, it's a perfect start for you degrees/certificates and they really help you out with your careers!... Read 91 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $23,768

• SAT range —

• Fresno, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  42 reviews

Sophomore: Clovis Community College is a welcoming environment and strives to put mental health first. There are many opportunities for help on campus, both mentally and academically. They provide many activities as well to keep everyone involved in the community. The campus is easy to navigate and the staff are always eager to help if needed. I have never felt neglected, and I always feel I am heard.... Read 42 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,305

• SAT range —

• Fresno, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  2,850 reviews

Freshman: Despite numerous challenges I had with transcripts, classes, and technology errors, Fresno State's Kremen academic advising team was extremely helpful and worked dilligently to help me enroll this last semester. Now that the fall semester has begun, I enjoy all of my classes thoroughly. I have never been more confident that elementary education is what I want to do! Pouring into their students, the professors actually care about the material they are teaching. When a professor is as passionate about the subject as the students, it becomes contagious! Fresno State has successfully cultivated a community of students and professors where I know I am supported on my academic journey. A greater education does not come without its challenges, but at Fresno State, I know that I will be able to prevail with my degree and a hope for the future.... Read 2,850 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $6,336

• SAT range 890-1100

• Fresno, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  969 reviews

Senior: Fresno city college is an Amazing School. While I can only speak from my experience, all the professors I’ve had were excellent, passionate about what they teach and extremely knowledgeable- so much so you wonder why they are teaching at a community college! But they genuinely want to help their students succeed in whatever field/career/path they choose. FCC is also extremely diverse and you meet so many different people from different walks of life, and everyone is really respectful and understanding of different kinds of people. I struggle with pretty intense mental health issues and I’ve always felt accepted and have been met with empathy and compassion from fellow students and professors alike.I’ve learned so much, and have met so many incredible professors and people. FCC has greatly impacted my life for the better and has shaped who I am for the better.... Read 969 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,391

• SAT range —

• Reedley, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  466 reviews

Sophomore: Easy to register, easy to enroll for classes and easy to access a counselor. The dashboard is easy to use when doing online courses. The programs and professors are very well qualified. Staff is very friendly when we need to speak to admissions, financial aid or business office. I completed my health care interpreting program back in May 2021. Now I am studying American Sign Language. This college has amazing majors and it is so easy to get through an education at this campus, whether its in person or online. Reedley College includes a Reedley Middle College program for students that want to get ready for college. This campus is very well structured with student's needs. It also includes support for disabled students that want to pursue their education. I am also proud of my college, because it includes an Adult Transition Program that helps kids obtain their diploma after completing a certificate in high school. I give my college a 10 start evaluation. Go Tigers!... Read 466 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,089

• SAT range —

• Fresno, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  568 reviews

Freshman: After 3 weeks as a freshman, it’s been a great experience so far, especially meeting new people. Before starting school, we went on a weekend retreat to Hume Lake where I met students and enjoyed 2 days of activities. It was fun and we all bonded well, making friends and getting to know each other. My new chapter started the following Monday, and at each new classroom I found my new friends I had met at the lake. What a breakthrough moment, no awkwardness because we immediately sat next to each other to enjoy our 1st day. The professors all have PHDs and an open door policy for face to face interaction after class. The lines are short or non existent so you get in and out quickly. I’ve already built strong friendships with other students and we already study together when necessary. And, we’ve had our first dinner outing too just for fun, shopping included! I am happy and feeling good about my college choice so far. I wouldn’t change a thing so whats not to like.... Read 568 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $15,350

• SAT range 970-1240

• Fresno, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  52 reviews

Freshman: UEI Fresno was so welcoming during my application process! I was able to bring my cousin and niece and they were so nice to us all during the entire process. They made sure everything was explained clearly to us all, and I felt immediately a part of the UEI family. This school definitely is the one if you're looking for something faster to finish and enjoy smaller classes. They as well work well with working around your daily schedule to ensure that time spent at a job or with family is not lost. I 10000% recommend this school to everyone.... Read 52 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $30,466

• SAT range —

• Clovis, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  10 reviews

Sophomore: From my personal experience at this college, it has a very hands on type of learning environment, and I love that. The classroom size usually never exceeds 32+ students, except in cases of a lecture hall, but even then it is a relatively small size compared to most lecture halls. The campus as a whole is always very clean and brings a vibrant good vibe to the students and staff. Although the athletics programs are not 100% development yet, the teams we do have, preform against Division one schools. I would recommend this college to high school students who are looking for an easy transition into the college life, rather than living in a dorm at a UC right away!... Read 10 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $15,465

• SAT range —

• Madera, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Sophomore: Started out at madera community college right out of high school in 2018 and im now transfering this fall for the most part I have had a pretty good experience and with all the classes I have taken there I have a pleasant time with the staff and everyone are kind and willing to help. and they have good resources weather that be supplies or food when on campus.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $16,791

• SAT range —

• Fresno, CA

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Sophomore: Attending Clovis Community College online is a great experience. Many take college online and find it difficult to navigate or keep up with college online but Clovis Community College changes that entirely. Not only is their website easy to use, it also provides students with great opportunities with help from anyone. Attending Clovis Community College online is a wonderful experience that not only helps me with my personal life, but also my work life. Taking classes online with Clovis Community College is very beneficial in many ways.... Read 2 reviews

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