Where is Pasadena City College located?

Pasadena City College is located in Pasadena, CA, in the United States.

What type of institution is Pasadena City College?

Pasadena City College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Pasadena City College?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pasadena City College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Pasadena City College?

Pasadena City College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,180 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Pasadena City College?

Pasadena City College reports total enrollment of approximately 20,624 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Pasadena City College?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Pasadena City College.

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Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

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Tuition

$1,180

Acceptance

100%

Students

20,624

Type

Community College

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Transfer friendly International friendly Athletics available

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,180

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,756

Avg On-Campus Living

$18,167

Avg Off-Campus Living

$19,431

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$19,347

Net price (after aid)$3,123

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$2,205

$30k – $48k$2,702

$48k – $75k$5,613

$75k – $110k$8,070

$110k+$10,004

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$43,937

Median debt at graduation$6,651

Est. monthly loan payment$71

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 6.6×

Graduates earn about 6.6× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants30%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans1%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

41%

Freshman Retention

77%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable two-year option

Tuition in the low range for community colleges.

This school$1.2k

CC avg$3.8k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$3.1k below avg

Out-of-state value

$10.8k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$1.2k

below avg

Out-of-state

$10.8k

Net price

$3.1k

below avg

Pell

30%

Median debt

$6.7k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$43.9k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

AgricultureEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesVisual & Performing Arts

Programs (33)

Engineering

Electrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Social Sciences

EconomicsPolitical ScienceSociologyPsychology

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceSoftware Engineering

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

Institution does not report this

ACT range

Institution does not report this

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

20,624

Undergrads

20,624

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Large City

Clubs Count

284

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Medium risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

206

Violent Rate / 1,000

2.42

Property Rate / 1,000

4.17

Area Crime

High risk

Area Match

Pasadena

Violent Rate / 100k

659

Property Rate / 100k

2,952

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About Pasadena City College

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Pasadena City College located?: Pasadena City College is located in Pasadena, CA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Pasadena City College?: Pasadena City College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Pasadena City College?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pasadena City College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Pasadena City College?: Pasadena City College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,180 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Pasadena City College?: Pasadena City College reports total enrollment of approximately 20,624 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Pasadena City College?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Pasadena City College.

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