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Fremont College

Overview of Fremont College

Fremont College is a career preparatory institution located in Cerritos, California. The origins of the school trace back to 1879, when Platt College was founded in St. Joseph, Missouri. More than a century later, in 1986, a Lakewood, California campus of Platt was established and three years after that the Lakewood campus became independent. In 1990, the college moved to Cerritos, and in 2004, was renamed Western College. In 2006, the College was acquired by Fremont Private Investments, Inc. and changed its name again, this time to Fremont College. Fremont then underwent a major expansion, relocating to a modern new facility, adding three new degree programs, and establishing an advisory board for each program. The College offers career training and Associate degree programs in fields related to business, paralegal studies, and health and wellness.

Points of Distinction

  • Employs PAL (Professional Action Learning) method
  • Internships available
  • Very proactive Student Services program
  • Peer Tutor Program

Areas of Study

Fremont College applies the Professional Action Learning™ ("PAL") method in all of its programs. The method encourages student collaboration and cohesion, and incorporates real-world concepts, current affairs, projects and scenarios into the classroom. Associates of Arts degree programs are offered in the following areas:

  • Real Estate (School of Business)
  • Banking & Commercial Lending (School of Business)
  • Paralegal Studies (School of Law)
  • Massage Therapy (School of Health & Wellness)
  • Sports & Rehabilitation Therapy (School of Health & Wellness)

Also offered are 90-week "Dual Degree" programs, where students can earn two Associate of Arts degrees, giving them a powerful competitive advantage in the job market.

Fremont College Admissions

The admissions process begins with an initial interview with a Fremont Admissions Representative, who will discuss the applicant's interests and desires, and then help design the right program. A tour of our campus can also be arranged. Following this step, the applicant should submit a completed Fremont Admissions Application, an official high school/college diploma or GED certificate, a letter of recommendation, and proof of a passing score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam. Paralegal students should also submit proof of a passing score on the Paralegal Program Admissions Test.

Fremont College Faculty Quality

Fremont College carefully selects its faculty from leaders in the business, legal, and health and wellness communities. Faculty members participate in professional development seminars and quarterly faculty meetings to enhance and share their expertise. Instructors are well respected as experts in their fields, and will help students develop the professionalism they will need for career success.

Fremont College Student Body

Fremont enrollment totals slightly more than 100 students. About 75% of them are female.

Fremont College Student Life

Fremont is a commuter campus, and as such does not offer student housing. However, the College offers a variety of student activities to enhance both the academic and social college experience. Career Seminars are held to prepare students for the "real world". Tours and field trips to various businesses and institutions are offered, so that students can see their classroom knowledge put into practice. In addition, students actively participate in community outreach events designed to provide a linkage between the College and local residents, business and industry.

Offers Associate degree programs in business, legal, and health and wellness fields. Located in Cerritos, California Associate degree programs in the Western U.S.

Contacting Fremont College

Fremont College
18000 Studebaker Road Suite 900A
Cerritos, CA 90703
General Phone: (562) 809-5100
http://www.fremont.edu

Fremont College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Therapy And Counseling40massage therapy
Law24legal assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy5recreational therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Fremont College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year401
Associate's degree292

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Fremont College had a total enrollment of 93 students (150 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men31%
Women69%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White33%
Black17%
Hispanic36%
Asian10%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-198%
20-2115%
22-2422%
25-2924%
30-346%
35-394%
40-4914%
50-648%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

Fremont College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %

Fremont College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Cerritos, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Fremont College Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1146759%5988%
Men352160%1886%
Women794658%4189%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Fremont College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Fremont College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3039900)

Fremont College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track11

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Fremont College Degree Programs (2007)

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Fremont College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Fremont College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Fremont College % of degrees in law
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Fremont College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Fremont College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Fremont College Minority % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Fremont College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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