The campus of Pasadena City College is in Pasadena, California, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Pasadena City College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Pasadena City College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Pasadena City College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 27,199 students enrolled (14,460 full-time equivalent). Pasadena City College has a large minority student population.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Pasadena City College is successful student learning. The College provides high-quality, academically rigorous instruction in a comprehensive transfer and vocational curriculum, as well as learning activities designed to improve the economic condition and quality of life of the diverse communities within the College service area. At Pasadena City College we serve our students by: Offering courses and programs which reflect academic excellence and professional integrity, Challenging them to participate fully in the learning process by encouraging them to be responsible for their own academic success, Fostering a creative learning environment that is technologically challenging and intellectually and culturally stimulating, Recognizing them as individuals who may require diverse and flexible learning opportunities, and Encouraging and supporting continuous learning and professional development in those who serve our students: faculty, staff, and managers."
More complete details are provided below.
Pasadena City College
1570 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106-2003
General Phone: (626) 585-7123
Admissions Phone: (626) 585-7394
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 585-7401
http://www.pasadena.edu
Pasadena City College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,856 | interdisciplinary studies, library assistant, social services, humanities |
| Business And Management | 157 | accounting, small business management, international business, retail, banking, sales and marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 124 | various nursing, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 68 | dental services, radiographyer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical assistant, audiology and speech pathology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 60 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair |
| Office And Administration | 48 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Law | 43 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 43 | child development, food and nutrition |
| Construction Trades | 38 | apparel and textiles, building inspector, construction |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 35 | cosmetology |
| Media | 27 | graphic communications, radio and television, digital communications, broadcast journalism, public relations, journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer programming, system administration, information technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Production Trades | 7 | machinist, welding |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | early childhood special ed |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Pasadena City College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,844 | 51 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 535 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 174 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 18 |
In 2005, Pasadena City College had a total enrollment of 27,199 students (14,460 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 29% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 87% |
| State unknown | 13% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pasadena, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (626) 585-7394
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 652 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,276 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,036 |
Financial Aid:
Pasadena City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (626) 585-7401
Pasadena City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 145 | 160 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 109 | $73,715 | 130 | $71,015 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 109 | $73,715 | 130 | $71,015 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 60 | $70,751 | 65 | $67,771 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $70,751 | 65 | $67,771 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 27 | $5,402 | 59 | $5,095 |
| All faculty total | short term | 27 | $5,402 | 59 | $5,095 |
*: 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
Banking and Financial Support Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pasadena City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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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Liberal Arts
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