Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · City · 21,466 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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Location
Pasadena, CA, 91106-2003 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
22 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,677
Out-of-state COA
$22,317
Avg net price
$3,864
In-state tuition
$1,180
Out-of-state tuition
$9,820
Books & supplies
$938/yr
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
Admissions
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
Consumer completion
33%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
31%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,759
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,937
Median debt
$6,651
Monthly loan payment
$71
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750–$9,151
Debt (90th percentile)
$14,504
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
23
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$18,768
Independent students
28%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
60%
Race & ethnicity
White
16%
Hispanic
48%
Black
4%
Asian
23%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$9,708/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,456
Federal loan rate
1%
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