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Pasadena City College
Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA, USA
Public
2 Year
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Overview

Pasadena City College is a 2-year community college based in Pasadena, California. It operates four satellite campuses, the Northwest campus, Rosemead campus, Foothill campus, and a Child Development Center. PCC has an open admissions policy and a high transfer rate to 4-year universities. It is one of the only community colleges to house a planetarium, observatory, and seismograph.

Average Net Price:
$2,920
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
0.0

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$2,920
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,924
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$938
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,205
$30k - $48k
$2,702
$48k - $75k
$5,613
$75k - $110k
$8,070
$110k+
$10,004
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

0
100
13%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,975
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,234
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$885

 

Students receiving state aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2529
Students receiving federal aid
68%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,234

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,847
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$67
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,847

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
547
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
0.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
670
$30k - $48k
330
$48k - $75k
226
$75k - $110k
33
$110k+
4

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 626-585-7395
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
23,592
Total Number of Undergrads
23,592
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
84

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
 US National: 44%
53%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
17
Countries Represented
10
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
23%
Hispanic
47%
White
17%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
56%
Student Organizations
68
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
168
Total Female Athletes
110
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Badminton
Pasadena City College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,300
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Las Vegas
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
Pasadena City College
Kaiser Permanente
Bank of America
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Wells Fargo
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Arts and Design
Sales
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$67

REVIEWS

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Natalie's Review

from Glendora, CA

I've learned so much about myself from PCC's classes, professors, and environment. I've learned how to be independent, accountable to myself, and I've been able to piece together a career plan I would...

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Christina's Review

from Monrovia, CA

I'm a design student at PCC, so this is helpful for those majoring in art. The professors at this school are amazing, they attended prestigious schools and have a lot to teach their students so take ...

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Jeffrey's Review

from Arcadia, CA

After I graduated from High School I knew that going to a community college was my only option. A lot of people told me that it would be High School all over again, and I believed them that were until...

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