Pasadena City College
Tel:
(626)585-7123
- 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 26,611 students (39% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Pasadena City College is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Pasadena City College is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena (1.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Pasadena City College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 656 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pasadena City College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 656 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 26,611 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 10,401 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 16,210 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 28% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 38% | 37% |
| % Black | 3% | 7% |
| % White | 20% | 32% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 32% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,500 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pasadena City College is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena (1.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-PasadenaPrivate, for profit1,792 students | 1.20 Mi530 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626)229-1300 1.201,792 - Los Angeles College of MusicPrivate, for profit147 students | 1.80 Mi370 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626)568-8850 1.80147 - Platt College-Los AngelesPrivate, for profit661 students | 3.40 Mi1000 South Fremont Avenue, A10
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)300-5444 3.40661 - 15,112 students | 6.50 Mi1500 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208
(818)240-1000 6.5015,112 - East Los Angeles CollegePublic36,012 students | 7.40 Mi1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323)265-8650 7.4036,012
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