Overview
Pasadena City College (PCC) stands as a distinguished public community college, tracing its roots back to its foundation in 1924 on the Pasadena High School Campus. Originally established as Pasadena Junior College with a modest enrollment of 267 students, PCC quickly earned recognition as one of the earliest Junior Colleges in the Southwest U.S. Governed by a Board of Trustees comprising nine members, the institution operates under the Pasadena Area Community College District (PACCD) with a commitment to Shared Governance.
The expansive Colorado Campus, PCC's main campus, sprawls across 53 acres in the heart of Pasadena. Boasting 39 buildings housing well-equipped facilities, including classrooms, theatres, labs, and specialized centers like a TV studio, radio station, art gallery, museum, and observatory, the campus serves as a hub for diverse academic pursuits. The Foothill Campus, or Satellite Campus, extends educational offerings with a Community Education Centre, emphasizing non-credit and credit courses, including programs in Cosmetology and Health Sciences.
Academically, PCC offers a diverse array of programs, including four associate degrees, 60 transfer majors, and 88 certificate programs spanning fields such as Psychology, Business, Computer Science, Nursing, and Art. With 12 academic divisions and over 90 areas of study, the college provides a rich and rigorous academic environment supported by specialized services, counseling, and support programs.
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College Info
| Type | Public |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| Short code | PCC |
| Campus Size | 53 acre acres |
| Faculty/Student ratio | 26:1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% |
| Graduate Rate | 25% |
| Region Ranking | NA |
Tuition & Admission Requirements
| In-state tuition and fees | $1,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $7,476. |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 45 |
| IELTS | 5.0 |
| Duolingo | 80 |
| iTEP | 3 |
| STEP-Eiken | 2nd |
| GPA | 2.0 |