C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Pasadena City College

2-Year Public

📍 Pasadena, California 91106

🌐 pasadena.edu/

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

B+

81/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

39/100

Prestige

39/100

Quick Stats

23,592

Total Enrollment

41%

Graduation Rate

77%

Retention Rate

23.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,492

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Pasadena City College ▼

28% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 6,629 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$919,812

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,773

1-Year Change

-0.2%

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🏆 Where Pasadena City College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

of 62 schools

#10

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

of 42 schools

#10

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

of 100 schools

#12

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

of 50 schools

#14

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

of 100 schools

#14

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#19

Biological and Physical Sciences

of 100 schools

#21

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

#30

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,104	$10,680

Financial Aid

78%

Receive Any Aid

47%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$5,492

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,205
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,702
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,613
$75,001 - $110,000	$8,070
$110,001+	$10,004

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,208 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 1,021 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 969 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 908 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 785 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 319 grads/yr Psychology, General 297 grads/yr Economics, General 287 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 214 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 160 grads/yr Mathematics, General 119 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 118 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 115 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 92 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 91 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 84 grads/yr Sociology, General 81 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 80 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 76 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 68 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pasadena City College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

23,592

Total Students

53%

Women

59%

Traditional Age (18-24)

28%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Hispanic 47%

Black 4%

Asian 23%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 28%

With Family 72%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,629 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%

25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pasadena City College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Pasadena City College?

Tuition at Pasadena City College is $1,104 for in-state students and $10,680 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,492.

What is the graduation rate at Pasadena City College?

The graduation rate at Pasadena City College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Pasadena City College a good school?

Pasadena City College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Pasadena City College?

Pasadena City College has a total enrollment of 23,592 students.

Is there rental demand near Pasadena City College?

Yes! Approximately 28% of students at Pasadena City College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 6,629 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pasadena area.

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