Folsom Lake College: Empowering Students in the Sacramento Region

Folsom Lake College (FLC) is a comprehensive public community college that provides exceptional higher education opportunities. Founded in 2004, FLC is part of the California Community Colleges system and the Los Rios Community College District. The college enriches and empowers students by bridging knowledge, experience, and innovation.

Overview

Folsom Lake College is a large, 2-year, public community college located in a suburban setting. The coed college offers certificate and associate degrees.

Campus and Locations

Folsom Lake College serves the community with classes offered at its main Folsom campus at 10 College Parkway, two outreach centers (the El Dorado Center in Placerville and the Rancho Cordova Center), and various off-site locations nearby.

Academics and Programs

Folsom Lake College offers students over 30 different Associate of Arts or Science degree options, as well as over 30 certificate alternatives. Students can earn degrees and certificates in 48 different fields. Popular programs include Social Sciences, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Business Administration and Management, General.

Enrollment and Faculty

As of Fall 2005, Folsom Lake College enrolled approximately 6,600 students choosing among approximately 1,000 different course offerings. The college was served by 74 full-time faculty, including 9 counselors, 180 part-time faculty, 69 classified staff, and eight administrators. In Fall 2022, full-time enrollment was 2,184 and part-time enrollment was 7,358. The school utilizes a semester-based academic year. The student-faculty ratio is 28-to-1.

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Admissions

The school has an open admissions policy. There is no application fee.

Student Life

Folsom Lake College offers a variety of services to support students' academic and personal success. These include academic/career counseling, placement services for completers, and employment services.

Athletics

In 2010, FLC began its own athletic program. Men's and women's golf and tennis began in spring 2010. The college's mascot is the Falcons and its colors are teal and black. The athletic complex expanded in 2013 to include a soccer field, baseball and softball stadiums, tennis courts, a track and field complex, and a cross country course.

Student Support Services

Folsom Lake College provides additional support to help students remain focused on their education and their success. The college empowers Native American students throughout their educational journeys through a supportive community, culturally relevant resources and guidance through the NASSSP program. Folsom Lake College supports students no matter where they are in life. Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey.

Paying for School

At Folsom Lake College, 59 percent of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid and the average scholarship or grant award is $2,349.

Tuition and Fees (2020-2021)

In-state tuition and fees: $1,288
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $10,168
Books and supplies: $1,124

History and Development

In 1965, the Los Rios Community College District was established with American River College and Sacramento City College as its two colleges. In 1977, the Placerville Center relocated to a hill behind a Raley's supermarket, becoming known as the "University Behind Raley's" by the community. In 1985, operations of the Placerville Center were transferred to Consumnes River College, which opened in 1970. In 1989, the Mather Center opened in Rancho Cordova on the site of the Mather Field Air Base and was owned by American River College.

Accreditation and Expansion

On January 9, 2004, Folsom Lake College received initial accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation certifies to students and the community that an educational institution meets or exceeds specific standards of quality.

In Fall 2005, Aspen Hall was expanded to include a library, a community room, and a student services center. In the same year, Cypress Hall and Buckeye Hall opened. Cypress Hall consists of science and art labs, a reading and writing center, and a tutoring center, and Buckeye Hall consists of a large university-style lecture room that seats 150 people. In 2006, the Falcon's Roost opened on the Folsom campus. In 2007, two more buildings, Dogwood Hall and Lilac Hall, were constructed on the campus. In 2015, one of the buildings in the El Dorado Center expanded to include a student lounge, a club room, a multi-purpose room, and more office space.

Visual and Performing Arts Center

In 2011, the Folsom Lake College Visual and Performing Arts Center, Harris Center, opened to the public. The center includes an 850-seat main theater, a 200-seat city stage, and a 100-seat recital hall. The center cost approximately $42.3 million, with the majority ($38 million) coming from state and district bonds, and $4.3 from a district capital campaign.

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