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.
Pasadena City College (commonly known by the abbreviation PCC) is a community college located on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, USA. PCC is the third largest community college campus in the United States.
The school attracts students from throughout southern California, enrolling a large percentage of student from outside of the bounds of the Pasadena Area Community College District, established in 1966. The district includes the cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Temple City, Burbank, La Canada Flintridge, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, and portions of Rosemead and El Monte.
The sports teams are known as the Lancers, and the school colors are cardinal red and gold.
As of 2006, the college claims that over one million individuals have taken classes at PCC.
PCC was founded in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College. In 1954, Pasadena Junior College merged with another junior college, John Muir College, to become Pasadena City College. In 1966, voters approved the creation of the Pasadena Area Junior College District. The name was subsequently changed to the Pasadena Area Community College District.
PCC is widely regarded as one of the best community colleges in the state, ranking first in four out of six categories among comparable colleges in a 2007 statewide assessment. The rate of students who transfer to four-year universities is ranked second after Santa Monica College. The math department has won the AMATYC community college mathematics competition numerous times. (PCC is currently the defending champion.) The music department provides the honor band for the Rose Parade and is the host of the annual Band Fest. Until recently, its applied music staff included John Dearman of the L.A. Guitar Quartet. The Visual Arts Division has a celebrated annual artist-in-residence program, a sculpture garden, an active gallery program featuring professional artists, and a high transfer rate to specialized art and design schools, including the nearby Art Center College of Design. The campus has a number of exceptional physical facilities: PCC is one of the few community colleges with its own observatory.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 652 | $ 4,276 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 624 | $ 4,248 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 28 | $ 28 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,240 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 864 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 461 | 6% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,289 | 1% | |
Any Aid: |
42% |
College Advice
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I've applied to the main UCs in California and i've only been admitted to UCR. I know that UCR is not the best UC but I also know that it is getting better. A problem I have with UCR is that when I applied for college in November, I didnt apply there because it wasnt exactly where I wanted to go (I applied to ucr in mid-jan.). And the problem with PCC is that "what if i dont transfer to a better school?" question in my mind 24/7. I have asked many of my friends, teachers and family members about this situation and some think that UCR is okay and not as bad as everyone says, some think its hard to transfer, and some just tell me to go to ucr/pcc. My main goal is to attend pharmacy school during my graduate years at USC. So in your opinion, what is the best way for me to reach USC? UCR or PCC? (I need all the help I can get so I can make a decision I dont regret.)
(3.4 UC gpa, sports, involved with student body, officer of most clubs i've joined, volunteer@hospital, biochem major)
20 months ago
Best Answer
I would second the community college recommendation. I dropped out of High School but am now transferring to U.C. next semester. So far I have been accepted by all the U.C. schools except for L.A. and Berkeley whom I am still waiting for.
One major advantage to Pasadena is that they have TAG agreements that will guarantee a place at Davis or San Diego if you meet the requirements. So if you want to go to a school that is better then Riverside, that might be your ticket. Just make sure to do the work and not get stuck at the community college like so many do.
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I have been looking at a few colleges and was wondering if anyone new about Pasadena City College. I have been also researching other schools like los Angeles city college and south west. My question is which of these schools are better to attend? Which would you pick?
20 months ago
Best Answer
Doesn't matter that much. It's community college. Most are decent, especially in practical skills. Pasadena is one of the more "prestigious" ones I suppose, but that's pretty relative.
If you're looking to transfer, it's more important to find a school that has a contract or some other guaranteed program to transfer into certain schools.
If you're thinking of taking some hard prerequisite classes that a med school (for example) needs, every community college isn't going to look as impressive as a class at a 4 yr college.
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i am thinking about going there. is it a community college or 4 year school? also has anyone gone there? like/disliked it? etc. any info would be much appreciated! thanks!!
21 months ago
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PCC is a 2-year college. It's on eastern Colorado Blvd. It's one of the best community colleges in California. Great facilities, lots of classes, HIGH transfer rate. As far as 2-year schools go, I'd highly recommend it.
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