| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
Citrus College delivers high quality instruction that empowers students to compete globally and to contribute to the economic growth of today's society.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success in pursuit of academic excellence, economic opportunity, and personal achievement.
Mission Objectives
Citrus College is a safe, friendly, accessible environment where all students and community members may optimize their academic, career, and cultural development.
As Citrus College continues to advance as a dynamic center for life-long learning, we will:
* provide general, lower division coursework leading to an associate degree in the arts or the sciences;
* prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities;
* offer technological services and support for students, faculty, and staff;
* deliver programs to improve basic math, reading, communication, and ESL skills;
* grant opportunities for students to develop a global perspective through a curriculum with international and multicultural applications;
* furnish support services for the intellectual and personal development of all Citrus College students, including opportunities to participate in campus governance;
* foster a comprehensive and enriching program of extracurricular activities;
* conduct community education programs that encourage learning at every stage of life;
* award occupational certificates and degrees for career preparation and advancement;
* administer customized training programs for business and industry;
* increase career development support for students, faculty, and staff through career exploration,
* counseling, job preparation, job opportunities, and academic and classified staff development;
* collaborate with local high schools in articulation and curriculum development;
* advance cultural and personal enrichment programs for the college and community members, and promote inter-collegiate competition opportunities for students.
Citrus College is a community college located in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendora, California; the Citrus Community College District which supports the school includes the communities of Glendora, Azusa, Charter Oak, Claremont, Monrovia, and Duarte. The school is the oldest public community college in Los Angeles County, California; it was founded in 1915 by educator Floyd S. Hayden. Until 1961 the school was operated by the Citrus Union High School District. As of 2006, Citrus College enrolls over 12,000 students.
According to the Public Policy Institute of California, Citrus College had 632 students who transferred to universities during the 2005-2006 academic year, ranking seventh in the area.
Citrus College students are represented by ASCC the Associated Students of Citrus College. They attend shared governance meetings and represent the 11,000 students on decisions that affect them.
===Who May Attend===
Citrus College, like most other California Community Colleges, maintains an open admissions policy. This means high school graduates, individuals in possession of a California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) certificate of completion or GED, any persons at least 18 years of age who may profit from instruction, or concurrently enrolled 11th and 12th grade high school students will be accepted.
Concurrently enrolled K-10 students and international students who are eligible for admission under a student visa (F-1) may also apply.
Application Procedure
There is no charge to submit an application for admission. Continuing Students (currently enrolled students) do not reapply. All prospective students apply for admission and submit their application online through WingSpan. This will begin the application process. After submitting the completed application, the individual will receive a "Welcome to Citrus College" e-mail (if an e-mail address is provided), or by letter via U.S. Postal Service, which will include important information, such as their student User ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN).
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 754 | $ 3,624 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 0 | $ 3,624 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 754 | $ 754 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,922 | 27% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 717 | 36% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,259 | 2% | |
Any Aid: |
37% |
