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Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College (PCC) is a public community college in Pasadena, California. It was founded in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College.

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Open

Acceptance

$3,864

Net price

21,466

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,864

Average net price

$1,180

In-state tuition

$9,820

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$938

Books & supplies

$13,677

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

1%

Students with federal loans

$6,651

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,051
$30–48K
$2,631
$48–75K
$6,003
$75–110K
$9,136
$110K+
$11,261

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$43,937

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,759

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,456

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

21,466

Total enrollment

60%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

56%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
48%
Asian
23%
White
16%
Two or more races
5%
Black
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Pasadena City College FAQ

Is Pasadena City College a public or private school?

Pasadena City College is a public institution located in Pasadena, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Pasadena City College?

Pasadena City College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Pasadena City College cost?

The average annual net price at Pasadena City College is $3,864 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,180 in-state and $9,820 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Pasadena City College?

About 48% of students at Pasadena City College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Pasadena City College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Pasadena City College students earn a median of $43,937 per year.

How many students attend Pasadena City College?

Pasadena City College enrolls about 21,466 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Michael Wu · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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