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Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA·Public·20,624 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 20,624 students.

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20,624
Students
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Net Price
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Grad Rate
$39,300
Earnings
10 yr
$6,651
Debt

About This School

Pasadena City College is a public institution located in Pasadena, California with approximately 20,624 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,180 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Pasadena City College (PCC) is a public community college in Pasadena, California. It was founded in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College.

This is a strong option for students looking to keep costs low while building a path to a four-year transfer — median debt at graduation is just $6,651, which is impressively manageable. That said, median earnings of $39,300 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth being intentional about your transfer or career target rather than assuming the credential alone will move the needle financially. Best suited for motivated students who have a clear next step in mind, whether that's transferring to a UC or Cal State or entering a specific career field.

Founded
1924

Notable Alumni

Charles MansonWilliam HoldenNick NolteEddie Van HalenJackie RobinsonRobert Bruce MerrifieldOctavia E. ButlerArmie HammerSirhan SirhanDavid Lee RothMichael DornClive Cussler

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,756
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$6,651

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,651
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,651
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White17%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino48%
Asian24%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (20,624 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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