Pasadena City College

2 Year
Pasadena, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

24,597

Location Pasadena, California
Website pasadena.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

Located in Pasadena, California, approximately 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena City College (PCC) occupies an urban campus in the San Gabriel Valley. The main campus features a mix of modern and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, anchored by the distinctive Shatford Library and Center for the Arts complex. Founded in 1924 as part of the Pasadena City Schools district, PCC operates as a public community college serving the western San Gabriel Valley region. The college maintains an open enrollment policy and offers more than 140 degree and certificate programs, with notable strengths in STEM fields, visual and performing arts, and nursing. PCC's transfer programs establish direct pathways to four-year institutions, particularly to the University of California and California State University systems.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,180

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,820

Breakdown

Tuition $1,180
Books and Supplies $938
Other Fees $76
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $19,431
Budget for Other Expenses $6,192
Total One Year Cost $27,817

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Pasadena City College are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Health Professions. 60% of students major in General Studies, 20% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 7% in Health Professions.