Pasadena City College Demographics & Diversity Overview

81%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
8%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pasadena City College has a diverse student body with 81% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
17.0%(5,067)
Hispanic
47.4%(14,085)
African American
4.1%(1,224)
Asian
24.8%(7,368)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(41)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(46)
Two or More Races
4.2%(1,236)
Unknown
2.2%(658)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color81%
Total Enrollment30,357
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Pasadena City College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Pasadena City College has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.5%(13,808)
Women
54.5%(16,549)

Gender Statistics

Men13,808

45% of total enrollment

Women16,549

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pasadena City College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 35% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.8%(2,310)
18-19
28.3%(6,678)
20-21
16.9%(3,992)
22-24
13.6%(3,200)
25+
31.4%(7,412)

Age Diversity Insights

35%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pasadena City College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 147% in-state residents, -56% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.7%(4,516)
International
5.3%(253)

Regional Representation

In-State4,516

147% of student body

International253

8% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

81%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age