Pasadena Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Pasadena Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Pasadena, California

There are at least 7 colleges in Pasadena, listed and described below. These schools represent 34,725 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 24,321 full-time students, and a reported 1,480 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Pasadena City College, Fuller Theological Seminary in California and California Institute of Technology.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

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Pasadena is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
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A lot of people walk and bicycle in Pasadena.

Featured Colleges in Pasadena (QuickSchools™)

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University of Phoenix
Pasadena, California

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Pasadena, California

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at sixteen campuses in twelve states.

Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts, Hospitality
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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Pasadena Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Pasadena City College
1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91106-2003

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, registered nursing, automobile mechanics, accounting, legal assistant, cosmetology, child development, administrative assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 26,672 students, 17,891 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Pasadena with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida St
Pasadena, California 91103

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: illustration, industrial design, graphic design, film studies, fine arts studies, photography, commercial art, environmental design.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,832 students, 2,053 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

California Institute of Technology
1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, California 91125

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, biology, computer and info science, aerospace engineering, physics courses.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 2,133 students, 2,172 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 878 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 700-760. Math: 770-800. Writing: 690-770.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Fuller Theological Seminary in California
135 N Oakland Ave
Pasadena, California 91182

Programs: theology, ministry, missionary studies, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 3,024 students, 1,724 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 602 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pacific Oaks College
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, California 91103

Programs: social studies, marriage and family therapy, elementary school teaching, social services.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,064 students, 481 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Alhambra Colleges	5	85,804	188
Glendale Colleges	2	194,973	17,108
Monrovia Colleges	1	36,929	511
Monterey Park Colleges	1	60,051	28,889
Rosemead Colleges	2	53,505	238	274
Temple City Colleges	1	33,377	111

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