College statistics
- Address:
- 1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
91106 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- pasadena.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,104
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $10,848
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $178,159,771
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Pasadena City College is a public two-year community college located in Pasadena, California, serving the greater Los Angeles area. With an enrollment of 23,592 students, PCC offers liberal arts and sciences programs designed for students pursuing transfer pathways to four-year institutions as well as those seeking workforce preparation and skill development.
Annual in-state tuition is $1,104, with out-of-state tuition at $10,848, making PCC one of the most affordable options for California residents. The college's cost structure reflects its mission as an open-access institution designed to remove financial barriers to higher education in an expensive region.
As a community college, PCC functions primarily as a transfer pathway to universities; many students complete general education and lower-division coursework here before moving to four-year programs. The college serves working adults, recent high school graduates, and career-changers seeking flexible scheduling and affordability. For more information about programs, enrollment, and student support services, visit pasadena.edu/.