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Pasadena City College (PCC)
- 1570 E Colorado Blvd
- Pasadena, CA 91106
- OPEID College Code: 00126100
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- General Phone: (626) 585-7759
- President: Paulette Perfumo
- Website: www.pasadena.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 26,672
- College Alias: PCC

Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PCC Library Profile
- 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
- 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%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 35% | 47% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,623 | $3,171 | $1,063 | $593 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.1% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 227 | 213 | 196 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $548 | $508 | $652 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,660 | $4,348 | $4,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,036 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,622 | $8,260 | $7,844 |
| Other Expenses | $4,032 | $3,388 | $3,360 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,962 | $3,388 | $3,166 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,048 | $2,008 | $1,688 |
| Out of State | $6,160 | $5,848 | $5,312 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,702 | $13,656 | $12,892 |
| Out of State | $18,814 | $17,496 | $16,516 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,010 | $5,340 | $4,854 |
| Out of State | $10,122 | $9,180 | $8,478 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,672 Undergraduate: 26,672
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,050 Female: 14,622
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,050 Female: 14,622
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,674 Part-Time: 17,998
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,674 Part-Time: 17,998
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 996 | 4% |
| American Indian | 134 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,407 | 5% |
| Asian | 8,351 | 31% |
| Hispanic | 8,540 | 32% |
| White | 4,882 | 18% |
| Unknown | 2,362 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,086 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,639 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,112 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,064 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,166 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,663 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,269 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,519 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 946 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 208 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,535 | 832 | 703 |
| Faculty Status | 1,121 | 418 | 703 |
| Tenured Faculty | 309 | 309 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,121 | 418 | 703 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,121 | 418 | 703 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 370 | 370 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 162 | 162 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 72 | 72 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,030 (354) | $82,976 (158) | $79,461 (196) |
| Instructor | $81,030 (354) | $82,976 (158) | $79,461 (196) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,573 (44) | $89,044 (18) | $83,170 (26) |
| Instructor | $85,573 (44) | $89,044 (18) | $83,170 (26) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,812 (398) | $81,941 (176) | $78,125 (222) |
| Instructor | $79,812 (398) | $81,941 (176) | $78,125 (222) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 388 | 246 | 142 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 388 | 246 | 142 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 22 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 49 | 33 | 16 |
| Football | 93 | 93 | - |
| Soccer | 71 | 48 | 23 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Water Polo | 21 | - | 21 |
| Badminton | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,489 | $6,409 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,232 | $5,063 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 23 | 28 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 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: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 30% |
| Unknown | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
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