Pasadena City College

2-4 Years Public College In Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College (referred to as Pasadena City) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Pasadena, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Pasadena City College is $1,180 for California residents and $10,756 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,923 and student to faculty ratio is 4.55% (22 to 1).The highest degree offered at Pasadena City College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and 2-4 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$1,180 (California Residents) $10,756 (out-of-state)
Student Population21,923
Graduation Rate41%
Student to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Pasadena City College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Pasadena City College is $1,180 for California residents and $10,756 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. 63 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,397 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Pasadena City College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Pasadena City College offers study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Pasadena City College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Pasadena City College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
Pasadena City College Mission Statement
The mission of Pasadena City College is to provide a high quality, academically robust learningenvironment that encourages, supports and facilitates student learning and success. The Collegeprovides an academically rigorous and comprehensive curriculum for students pursuingeducational and career goals as well as learning opportunities designed for individualdevelopment. The College is committed to providing access to higher education for members ofthe diverse communities within the District service area and to offering courses, programs, andother activities to enhance the economic conditions and the quality of life in these communities. At Pasadena City College we serve our students by:-Providing courses and programs, in a variety of instructional modalities, which reflect academic excellence and professional integrity;-Fostering a dynamic and creative learning environment that is technologically, intellectually and culturally stimulating;- Challenging our students to participate fully in the learning process and encouraging them to be responsible for their own academic success;-Respecting them as individuals who may require diverse and flexible learning opportunities;- Supporting organizational practices that facilitate student progress towards their goals; and-Encouraging and supporting continuous learning and professional development in those who serve our students: faculty, staff, managers, and administrators.