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Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College is a public 2-year institution in Pasadena, CA. It enrolls about 23,592 students.

FieldValue
TypePublic 2-year
Controlpublic
Level2-year
LocationPasadena, CA 91106
CountyLos Angeles County
Enrollment23,592
Acceptance rate—
Applicants / admitted—
In-state tuition & fees$1,180
Out-of-state tuition & fees$10,756
Graduation rate (150%)—
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate77%
Average net price (after aid)$5,492
Campus settingCity: Midsize
Size category20,000 and above
Highest degree offeredAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Websitepasadena.edu/
Phone6265857123

Admissions

This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.

Cost

In-state students pay about $1,180 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $10,756. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.

Cost after financial aid

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,492 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.

Family incomeAverage net price
Under $30,000$2,205
$30,001–48,000$2,702
$48,001–75,000$5,613
$75,001–110,000$8,070
Over $110,000$10,004

Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.

Outcomes

A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.

Where it is

Pasadena City College is in Pasadena, CA, Los Angeles County. Its coordinates are 34.1446, -118.1182.

Nearby institutions

California College of Music 1 km · PasadenaCalifornia Institute of Technology 1 km · PasadenaPaul Mitchell the School-Pasadena 1 km · PasadenaUniversity of the People 2 km · PasadenaInstitute of Culinary Education 2 km · PasadenaFuller Theological Seminary 2 km · Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pasadena City College?

Pasadena City College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.

How much does Pasadena City College cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $1,180 for in-state students and $10,756 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Pasadena City College?

About 23,592 students are enrolled.