Fresno City College said they anticipate nearly 21,000 students to step foot on campus within the first week of school. That number is down by a little more than 1%, but they said that's to be expected.
Areas of the school and parking lots are packed for the first day of the fall semester.
"There's so many people everywhere and I'm claustrophobic, so yeah this is like, I need my space," said student, Josh Dupont.
At just $46 a unit, Fresno City College is one of the best education values to be found anywhere.
"California community colleges are one of the lowest in the entire United States," said Kathy Bonilla with Fresno City College.
Around 200 fewer students enrolled this fall. Fresno City College said it's a common enrollment trend. When the economy is bad and unemployment is up, more people have time to seek an education.
"But as the economy gets a little better and the people are starting to find employment, you can see a correlation in our enrollment," said Bonilla.
It's been a busy first day for students and they're ready to see the foot traffic die down a bit.
"What could be like a really big class ends up being super, super small after the first couple of weeks," said student, Kaylyn Malone.
The school continues to be a big draw, regardless of age group.
Within the first two weeks of school, the campus anticipates more enrollments.
Areas of the school and parking lots are packed for the first day of the fall semester.
"There's so many people everywhere and I'm claustrophobic, so yeah this is like, I need my space," said student, Josh Dupont.
At just $46 a unit, Fresno City College is one of the best education values to be found anywhere.
"California community colleges are one of the lowest in the entire United States," said Kathy Bonilla with Fresno City College.
Around 200 fewer students enrolled this fall. Fresno City College said it's a common enrollment trend. When the economy is bad and unemployment is up, more people have time to seek an education.
"But as the economy gets a little better and the people are starting to find employment, you can see a correlation in our enrollment," said Bonilla.
It's been a busy first day for students and they're ready to see the foot traffic die down a bit.
"What could be like a really big class ends up being super, super small after the first couple of weeks," said student, Kaylyn Malone.
The school continues to be a big draw, regardless of age group.
Within the first two weeks of school, the campus anticipates more enrollments.