Pasadena City College
- 2 Year
- PASADENA, CA
California Community Colleges
Pasadena City College
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- 2 Year
- PASADENA, CA
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Rating 3.83 out of 5 1,846 reviews
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AcademicsgradeB minus
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ValuegradeA
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CampusgradeA
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ProfessorsgradeB minus
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LocationgradeA
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Student LifegradeA
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SafetygradeB+
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Pasadena City College is a highly rated public college located in Pasadena, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,717 undergraduate students. The Pasadena City College acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Business. Graduating 44% of students, Pasadena City College alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,400.
Pasadena City College Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Application Website
Admissions Website
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Cost
Net Price
$4,420
/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,275
/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
gradeB minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.
194 responses
44%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.
212 responses
67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.
209 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
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Liberal Arts and Humanities1,605 Graduates
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Natural Sciences962 Graduates
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Business859 Graduates
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Psychology241 Graduates
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Engineering Technician220 Graduates
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Economics194 Graduates
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Small Business Management186 Graduates
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Automotive Mechanics166 Graduates
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Nursing144 Graduates
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Special Education and Teaching118 Graduates
Online Academics
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,717
Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
14,206
Undergrads Over 25
31%
Pell Grant
46%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshman Live On-Campus
No data available
Day Care Services
Yes
Poll
70%
of students say they don't have Greek life.
43 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
43 responses
57%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.
210 responses
55%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.
214 responses
66%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.
83 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,800
/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
44%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
83%
National
83%
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Pasadena City College Reviews
Rating
3.83
out of 5
1,846 reviews
My overall experience at Pasadena City College has been positive. I’ve found that PCC offers a great academic environment with helpful professors, especially in the STEM departments, and plenty of resources to support student success. The campus itself is well-maintained, and the community feels inclusive and diverse. I appreciate the variety of classes and transfer opportunities, like the TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) program, which I’m currently aiming for.
One thing I’d like to see improve is the availability of high-demand classes, especially for STEM majors. Courses like Physics can get full quickly, and the waitlisting process can be stressful, especially when these classes are critical for transfer. More sections or better systems for ensuring access to required courses would make the experience even better.
One thing I’d like to see improve is the availability of high-demand classes, especially for STEM majors. Courses like Physics can get full quickly, and the waitlisting process can be stressful, especially when these classes are critical for transfer. More sections or better systems for ensuring access to required courses would make the experience even better.
My experience at this campus has been very positive. It has been a very different experience than high school in the best way. So far I have met and seen extremely dedicated and passionate professors who fearlessly lead the way. They help and encourage students including myself. I love going to school now which is crazy because I used to hate going to school. The atmosphere is nice with all the trees, so I love it. I would like to see more campus life happening. There is a fair amount yet more is always better to create a closer atmosphere. :)
Pasadena City College is very welcoming and friendly. The campus is very beautiful and it’s easy to get around even as a freshman because they maps everywhere and every building is fairly unique. There’s also plenty of student resources and the students themselves are friendly. The offices are very slow though and not very accommodating. I feel like I’m jumping through the same hoops every time I deal with them. Campus security also isn’t very active. My bike got stolen in broad daylight in front of a camera and I was told I should’ve gotten a better lock. They also told me that bikes getting stolen is very common but I’ve never heard about it before and since we’re in Pasadena I figured nothing would happen. Regardless, they should have some security presence by the bike locks and garages deter theft. Even if it’s just a few by those areas, I’d feel a lot better about others cars and bikes not getting stolen.