Pasadena City College
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The mission of Pasadena City College is successful student learning. The College provides high-quality, academically rigorous instruction in a comprehensive transfer and vocational curriculum, as well as learning activities designed to improve the economic condition and quality of life of the diverse communities within the College service area....
School Overview:
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| County | Los Angeles County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 8,331 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 17,542 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 25,873 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 50% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 34% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,580 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 47% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,198 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $570 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 2% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,886 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Pasadena City College is one of America's top community colleges, with a strong reputation for academics and leading-edge technology. Pasadena City College is located in the Los Angeles suburb of Pasadena, California, USA. It often called by its acronym, PCC. Its current president is Dr. James Kossler.
- Pasadena City College can trace its roots back to 1911 when eighteen acres were acquired for the construction of a new campus for Pasadena High School. An additional nineteen acres were purchased in 1923 expanding the campus to 37.39 aces. The property was bounded on the north by Colorado Boulevard, the east by Sierra Bonita Avenue, the south by Blanch Street (later Del Mar) and the west by Hill Avenue.
- Pasadena City College sponsors intercollegiate teams through the Physical Education Division. We offer 16 intercollegiate sports teams in 11 different sports.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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