Pasadena City College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Pasadena, California, Pasadena City College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Pasadena City College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pasadena City College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pasadena City College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Pasadena City College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,212

Cost of attendance at Pasadena City College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,476

Cost of attendance at Pasadena City College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Pasadena City College received on average $5,902 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,902

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,222	44%	$5,201	$6,355,447
Other Federal Grant	1,502	54%	$5,064	$7,605,510
State Grant/Scholarships	2,151	77%	$2,452	$5,273,534
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	63	2%	$1,127	$71,021
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,194	79%	$5,902	$12,950,065

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pasadena City College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pasadena City College students is 44.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.7%.

44.3%

asian 64.6% 618 students
African American 23.8% 19 students
white 48.5% 172 students
unknown 17.6% 3 students
hispanic 29.7% 418 students
International Students 55.4% 118 students
Mixed Race 38.6% 44 students

Service Offerings

Pasadena City College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pasadena City College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization

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