- Citrus College, a public community college and part of the California Community College system, furthers the economic development of the region and the state by providing education and vocational training and offers cultural opportunities for the greater San Gabriel and Pomona valleys.
School Highlights
Citrus College serves 9,982 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 9,982 students
- In-state tuition: $1,176
- Out-state tuition: $6,144
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Citrus College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 554 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Citrus College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
554 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Citrus College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Citrus College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,982 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
3,676 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
6,306 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
961 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,676 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,306 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
13%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
64%
46%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
17%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4049%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,176 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,144 is less than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,176
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,144
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,750
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Citrus College is a Public Community College serving the communities of Azusa, Bradbury, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora and Monrovia. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college enrolled 28 students in 1915 and currently the college serves more than 12,000 students each fall and spring semester. The Citrus College Lifelong Learning Center was designed with career training in mind. With the addition of classrooms, labs, computers and office machinery, the new building serves as the base of operations for the Continuing Education and CalWORKs programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Citrus College cost?
Citrus College's tuition is approximately $1,176 for In-State students and $6,144 for Out-State students.
What schools are Citrus College often compared to?
Citrus Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Mt San Antonio College by visitors of our site.
What is Citrus College's ranking?
Citrus College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least debt for graduating students.
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