PASADENA CITY COLLEGE (PCC)
- 1570 E Colorado Blvd.
- Pasadena, CA 91106
- OPEID College Code: 00126100
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- General Phone: (626) 585-7123
- Interim President: Lisa Sugimoto
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 26,453
- College Alias: PCC
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Pasadena City College is a two-year community college located in Pasadena, California, adjacent to the city of Los Angeles. PCC offers a range of academic study programs for the associate's degree or as a transfer program to a four-year college to complete a bachelor's degree. Academic study areas include everything from French, to Business or Urban Studies. Distance Learning, workforce training and continuing education are also available.
Among Pasadena City College's illustrious alumni are best-selling adventure novelist Clive Cussler, fashion designer Bob Mackie, actor Nick Nolte, singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, philanthropist Herbert Hoover III, baseball legend Jackie Robinson, and rock star Eddie Van Halen, among others.
History
Pasadena City College was founded in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College. By 1939, the Pasadena City College Bulldog band had become the official band of the Tournament of the Roses Parade - now the Rose Bowl Parade. During World War II, PCC's West Campus was used for specialized military training. In 1943, the U.S. Army assumed control of the site.
The Post-War Boom led to unprecedented growth in Pasadena. The G.I. Bill allowed many veterans to buy homes and continue their education in the area. PCC had to expand to accommodate their increased student body, so it re-opened its abandoned West Campus as John Muir College.
In the 1950s, the school expanded further and also changed its mascot from a bulldog to a lancer (a Medieval Knight on foot or on horseback, holding a lance). In the 1960s and 1970s, PCC experienced the turbulence of the era, and many student protests were held on campus.
The 1980s brought a demand for social and ethnic studies, and PCC expanded its curriculum to include these programs. In the 1990s, diversity among students and faculty increased and the curriculum expanded again to incorporate emerging technologies and multimedia. The campus facilities were extended during this period as well, bringing PCC up to date for the new millennium.
Academics
The academic calendar of Pasadena City College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, and shorter winter and summer "intersessions."
Colleges and Schools
As a two-year college, PCC divides its academic units into instructional divisions, rather than into colleges and schools. The instructional divisions of PCC include:
- Business and Computer Technology
- Engineering and Technology
- English
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology, Health & Athletics
- Languages
- Library
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Performing and Communication Arts
- Dance, Music, Speech, Theater Arts, TV and Radio
- Social Sciences
- Visual Arts and Media Studies
- Community Education Center
Student Life
Students at PCC have a history of being very involved in campus activities, and that is greatly encouraged. There are many involvement and leadership opportunities at PCC, including student government, a cross cultural center and planning board, cultural awareness and leadership retreats, countless clubs and organizations representing a range of interests, and many more events and activities to participate in. The PCC Student Affairs Office hosts a range of student services and events.
Traditions
The school mascot is a Lancer - a medieval knight who carries a lance.
Athletics
PCC "Lancer" athletic teams offer cheerleading and compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track
Women's Sports:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Community Life
PCC offers many programs that connect the school to the Pasadena community through support and services. There are programs that offer high school students off-campus credit courses, a community business center on the PCC campus that offers child ID services and, passport applications and fingerprinting, and a community education center that offers non-credit, no-fee classes, including English as a Second Language, Parent Education, and more. Extended learning programs offer enrichment classes to community members.
Pasadena, the home of the Rose Bowl Tournament and Parade, is a diverse city with a small-town feel. The temperate climate and proximity to the city of Los Angeles and all its cultural and entertainment venues, as well as the wonderful California beaches and mountains, make the area popular with students and visitors alike.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.pasadena.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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:
o Offering courses and programs which reflect academic excellence and professional integrity,
o Challenging them to participate fully in the learning process by encouraging them to be responsible for their own academic success,
o Fostering a creative learning environment that is technologically challenging and intellectually and culturally stimulating,
o Recognizing them as individuals who may require diverse and flexible learning opportunities, and
o Encouraging and supporting continuous learning and professional development in those who serve our students: faculty, staff, and managers.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.pasadena.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: PCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 49%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 38% | 47% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,544 | $3,876 | $1,041 | $646 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.9% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| Number in Default | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 201 | 189 | 227 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $704 | $576 | $576 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $704 | $576 | $576 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,212 | $4,880 | $4,688 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,710 | $9,054 | $8,622 |
| Other Expenses | $5,148 | $4,032 | $4,032 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,040 | $4,032 | $3,962 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,342 | $2,142 | $2,076 |
| In-State | $2,342 | $2,142 | $2,076 |
| Out of State | $6,850 | $6,446 | $6,188 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,200 | $15,228 | $14,730 |
| In-State | $17,200 | $15,228 | $14,730 |
| Out of State | $21,708 | $19,532 | $18,842 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,382 | $6,104 | $6,038 |
| In-State | $7,382 | $6,104 | $6,038 |
| Out of State | $11,890 | $10,408 | $10,150 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,453 Undergraduate: 26,453
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,524 Female: 13,929
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,524 Female: 13,929
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,164 Part-Time: 17,289
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,164 Part-Time: 17,289
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,073 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,656 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 882 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,024 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,500 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,150 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,211 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,544 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 962 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,307 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 769 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 103 | 0.4% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | - |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,490 | 817 | 673 |
| Faculty Status | 1,074 | 401 | 673 |
| Tenured Faculty | 332 | 332 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,074 | 401 | 673 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,074 | 401 | 673 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 40 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 376 | 376 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 166 | 166 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 25 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 72 | 72 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,642 (355) | $87,697 (160) | $82,136 (195) |
| Instructor | $84,642 (355) | $87,697 (160) | $82,136 (195) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,535 (46) | $89,521 (16) | $88,009 (30) |
| Instructor | $88,535 (46) | $89,521 (16) | $88,009 (30) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,243 (401) | $86,383 (176) | $80,786 (225) |
| Instructor | $83,243 (401) | $86,383 (176) | $80,786 (225) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 318 | 197 | 121 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 318 | 197 | 121 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Football | 74 | 74 | - |
| Soccer | 49 | 27 | 22 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 38 | 27 | 11 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Water Polo | 10 | - | 10 |
| Badminton | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,489 | $6,409 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,232 | $5,063 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Badminton | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 33% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 65% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | - |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
- Reviewed on: March 03, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- PCC has been really good for me. I've learned a lot here, and it's at a quicker pace than I was used to in high school. It's much harder, but the teacher's are available if you have questions. The price is good.
