Did you know that over the past decade the price of a community college class has risen faster than the price of gasoline?

227% vs. 381% from 2000 to 2012 here in California.

Other interesting statistics from our new infographic:

There are over 2.9 million students that attend California community colleges.

An estimated 400,000 students are being turned away from California community colleges because of reduced course offerings.

47% of California students report being unable to enroll in a course because it was full.

Because of budget related graduation, California could lose up to $23,150,000 in tax revenue in just one year.

60% of community college students have taken at least 1 course online.

Students need access to more online classes.

Check out this new infographic on how the community college budget crises will impact every resident in the state.

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