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Pasadena City College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 67%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Pasadena City College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 93% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Pasadena City College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Pasadena City College students
Race Percent of Students
White
7%
Black
4%
Hispanic
50%
Asian
23%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
11%
International
4%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Pasadena City College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pasadena City College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Pasadena City College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
46%
Women
54%
Enrollment by gender for Pasadena City College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
11,416
Women
13,181

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 3%

Pasadena City College draws 96 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Pasadena City College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
96%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$56,187 per year

49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

24,597
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.4%
Part-time undergraduates 56.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121044.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026