Citrus College
- 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 lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 554 teachers has grown by 101% 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
308 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Citrus College has declined by 10% 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,863 students
5,216 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
4,486 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
7,377 students
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
961 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,486 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,377 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
9%
14%

% Hispanic
62%
45%

% Black
3%
5%

% White
16%
26%

% Two or more races
3%
4%

% Non Resident races
5%
3%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.58
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
8.38%
4.57%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,176 is less than the state average of $1,246. 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 $6,603. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,176
$1,246

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,144
$6,603

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$4,750
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239

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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