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Citrus College is a community college established in 1915 by educator Floyd S. Hayden. The college enrolls close to 12,000 students every year. Associate degrees and certificate programs in arts, sciences, performing arts, and business are awarded to the students of Citrus College. Apart from this, there are also distance education and continuing education programs.
The Citrus College athletics teams go by the name of Fighting Owls, and the team colors are blue and white. There are separate men’s and women’s teams for basketball, golf, soccer and water polo. The college also has baseball, cross-country, football, softball, volleyball, swimming and track and field teams.
The campus of Citrus College is in Glendora, CA, 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.
The school is known for its programs in music, science, art studies, and beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes Citrus College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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.
In 2007, Citrus College had 11,467 students enrolled (7,147 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
Citrus College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Citrus College
1000 W Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741-1899
General Phone: (626) 963-0323
http://www.citruscollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 420 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature, library science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 237 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 135 | business, accounting, business management, sales and marketing |
| Science | 123 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, home health aide, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Art Studies | 68 | visual and performing arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 53 | criminal justice and police |
| Mechanics And Repair | 43 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, small engine mechanics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | dental assistant, medical assistant, health service and sciences |
| Music | 16 | music management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | forestry |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | water quality and recycling tech, architectural drafting, drafting, HVAC tech |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child development |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and physical education |
| Construction Trades | 5 | construction trades |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | photography, commercial art |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | dance courses, theatre design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | system administration, computer graphics |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Media | 0 | digital communications |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | early childhood special ed |
| Fine Arts | 0 | ceramics |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health unit coordinator |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Citrus College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 778 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 267 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 202 | 33 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Citrus College had a total enrollment of 11,467 students (7,147 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 632 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,224 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,422 |
Financial Aid:
Citrus College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 116600)
Citrus College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 70 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $75,607 | 12 | $79,335 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $75,607 | 12 | $79,335 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 85 | $79,816 | 71 | $73,680 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $79,816 | 71 | $73,680 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Citrus College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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