Pasadena City College
- 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 Highlights
Pasadena City College serves 26,971 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 26,971 students
- In-state tuition: $1,152
- Out-state tuition: $6,168
- Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pasadena City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,090 teachers has grown by 51% over five years.
Pasadena City College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,090 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pasadena City College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five years.
The Pasadena City College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
26,971 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
10,010 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
16,961 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
50%
47%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
14%
23%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
College Completion Rate
35%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,152 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,168 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,152
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,168
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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