Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College is a public school in an urban setting in Pasadena, California. Pasadena City College was founded in 1924 and now enrolls around 26,971 students a year, including 26,971 undergrads. Pasadena City College provides housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Pasadena City College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Pasadena City College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Pasadena City College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Pasadena City College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Pasadena City College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Pasadena City College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Pasadena City College on the Student Life page.

2021 Pasadena City College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$8,472
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Pasadena City College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Pasadena City College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pasadena City College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Pasadena City College, around 79% come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Pasadena City College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Pasadena City College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. For each full-time student, Pasadena City College spends about $4,282 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Pasadena City College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Pasadena City College. Based on this information, how does Pasadena City College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Pasadena City College a good school for you?

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Where is Pasadena City College Located?

Pasadena City College is located in the urban setting of Pasadena, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

If you want to see Pasadena City College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 134 to Pasadena, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burbank Bob Hope.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pasadena City College and Pasadena are like without leaving home.

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