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Citrus College, California

Overview of Citrus College

The campus of Citrus College is in Glendora, California, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Citrus College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Citrus College is known for its programs in science, music, art studies, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.

Citrus College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

Citrus College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2005, Citrus College had 11,937 students enrolled (7,376 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

Citrus College Tuition and Affordability

Citrus College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Citrus College

Citrus College
1000 W Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741-1899
General Phone: (626) 963-0323
Admissions Phone: (626) 914-8511
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 914-8592
http://www.citruscollege.edu

Citrus College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Citrus College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts404social services, liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature, library science
Beauty And Cosmetology222cosmetology
Business And Management125business, accounting, sales and marketing, business management
Science86biological and physical sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine76licensed practical nurse
Music60music management
Mechanics And Repair56diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, small engine mechanics
Art Studies50visual and performing arts
Security And Law Enforcement45criminal justice and police
Medical Assistant And Technician15dental assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6health and physical education
Construction Trades5construction trades
Photography And Commercial Art3photography, commercial art
Conservation And Resource Management2forestry
Engineering Technician2water quality and recycling tech, architectural drafting, drafting, HVAC tech
Computer Science And Engineering1computer graphics, system administration
Fine Arts1ceramics
Family And Social Work1child development
Office And Administration0administrative assistant, office management
Design0graphic design
Education And Teaching0early childhood special ed
Drama And Performing Arts0dance courses

Number of programs and degrees for Citrus College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree68423
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years26814
Award of less than 1 academic year20822
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2005, Citrus College had a total enrollment of 11,937 students (7,376 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White33%
Black6%
Hispanic40%
Asian10%
American Indian1%
Other Races7%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1930%
20-2121%
22-2416%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-394%
40-497%
50-643%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California90%
State unknown10%

Citrus College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time48 %

Citrus College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Glendora, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Citrus College Faculty

Citrus College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7153
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2018
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2517

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year4$89,22611$57,108
All faculty totalcalendar year4$89,22611$57,108

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year86$70,12662$65,402
All faculty totalacademic year86$70,12662$65,402

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Citrus College Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
System Administration/Administrator

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other

DESIGN
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Social Sciences, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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Citrus College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Citrus College Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Citrus College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Citrus College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Citrus College % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Citrus College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Citrus College % of degrees in music
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Citrus College Number of students
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Citrus College % of degrees in art studies
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Citrus College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Citrus College % of degrees in science
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Citrus College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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