Pasadena City College
School info
3.8
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.2
Food
3.3
Clubs
3.5
Facilities
3.9
Internet
3.6
Location
4.3
Opportunities
3.8
Safety
4.1
Social
3.4
Happiness
4.1
Basic Information
Location
- San Marino, CA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public community college
- Established: 1924
- Founder: The residents of the Pasadena area
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Pasadena City College offers four different associate degrees
- along with various transfer and certificate programs. Here is a numerical breakdown: - **Associate Degrees:** 4 - **Transfer Majors:** 34 - **Certificate of Achievement Programs:** 116 So
- the total number of degree courses and programs is around **154**
Key Area
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 25,319 (As of 2015)
- Undergraduates: 26,100+ (including both credit and noncredit students, but primarily focusing on the credit enrollment)
- Postgraduates: 0
Notable Alumni
- Bruce Merrifield
- Anthony Miller
- Charles Mincy
- Jackie Robinson
- Octavia Butler
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Good reviews
Overall 5
This is a well-rounded school.
Overall 5
Best choice I ever made is to come here. So many clubs, event and opportunities. Wonderful staff and faculty members. This place has changed my life.
Overall 5
I had the best experience at PCC as it's hands down the #1 most transferrable school in LA area. I live in Compton and commute via bus but it is soooo worth it! I had so many great counselors, it's a beautiful campus, amazing school spirit. Networking with people in Pasadena is such a plus! I am going to UCLA this Fall graduating with Honors! :)))
Overall 5
Pasadena City College is the best place to go to. They offer so much support and services.
Overall 5
awesome school, many tutors waiting to assiste students
Overall 5
This is an excellent school with top-notch equipment and facilities. The staff is friendly and helpful, and many programs are available to support students financially, such as food banks, transportation assistance, gift cards, scholarships, and more. The professors are dedicated and offer flexible class schedules. I highly recommend this school.
Overall 5
Great School, counselors and staff
Overall 5
Best CC near Alhambra, El Monte, and Pasadena. Hands down, it has wonderful people who want to see you succeed. Great professors. Able to come and get things done and leave. Classes aren't a problem as long as you have priority registration. Free food, fun events, and great people. Library, EOP&S, and Ascend are some of my favorite resources at PCC
Overall 5
I love PCC. I have had nothing but the BEST and most caring professors. There are so many classes offered. There are unlimited resources for students including financial guidance, transfer help, free food programs and health programs. However, they do need more staff in their counseling office or make themselves more available on Zoom meetings.
Overall 5
Pasadena City College genuinely cares about their students success. They ensure that their students are equiped with all tools necessary to acheive higher learning. It is an amazing school!
Bad reviews
Overall 1.1
I had been told that PCC was one of the best campus for courses that needed to be taken. I had to retake a course. After which I had tried to enroll. Teachers kept glaring at me and giving me the stink eye for no reason in particular. Students saw me as a threat. Karma is a female dog, so better watch what you do.
Overall 1.3
very disappointing experience with Anayanci a counselor at the VRC. I'm not sure where or how she learned to create educational programs, but she clearly needs more training or guidance. She advised me to take a class that I didn't need. Oh, and she has a masters from USC. Wish I could tell more. ChatGPT is better. Double check her work.
Overall 1.3
Worst school ever! Unless you are a football athlete or part of a woke movement, you will be shunned at the entire school by classmates and professors alike. Avoid like the plague!
Overall 1.7
Staff are extremely rude. There are a lot of rude students on this campus and believe me, they will not give you any respect if you are of chinese descent. They refuse to work with you as a result. Let me tell you this: they hog parking spots and refuse to leave. They refuse to hire me after submitting multiple applications at the career center.
Overall 2
They have closed almost all hands-on vocational programs at PCC-- like the fantastic screen printing and graphics program, building construction, culinary and more. The administration has cut the soul out of the college-- no wonder nobody wants to enroll there anymore!