Citrus College

1000 W Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Citrus College, a public community college and part of the California Community College system, furthers the economic development of the region and the state by providing education and vocational training and offers cultural opportunities for the greater San Gabriel and Pomona valleys.

School Highlights

Citrus College serves 11,863 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is same as the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,863 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,176
  • Out-state tuition: $6,144
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Citrus College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 554 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Citrus College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
554 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Citrus College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Citrus College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,863 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,486 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
7,377 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
961 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,486 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,377 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
9%
13%
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% Hispanic
62%
45%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
16%
26%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
5%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,176 is less than the state average of $1,993. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,144 is less than the state average of $7,120. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,176
$1,993
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,144
$7,120
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$4,750
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Citrus College is a Public Community College serving the communities of Azusa, Bradbury, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora and Monrovia. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college enrolled 28 students in 1915 and currently the college serves more than 12,000 students each fall and spring semester. The Citrus College Lifelong Learning Center was designed with career training in mind. With the addition of classrooms, labs, computers and office machinery, the new building serves as the base of operations for the Continuing Education and CalWORKs programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Citrus College cost?
Citrus College's tuition is approximately $1,176 for In-State students and $6,144 for Out-State students.
What schools are Citrus College often compared to?
Citrus Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Mt San Antonio College by visitors of our site.
What is Citrus College's ranking?
Citrus College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,863 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,176
  • Out-state tuition: $6,144
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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