by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Pasadena City College, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Published attendance costs at Pasadena City College fell between $12,166.00 and up to $20,806.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: roughly $12,166.00 in-state, rising to $20,806.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $1,180.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,986.00 |
| Total cost | $12,166.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,166.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,813.00 |
| Net price | $2,353.00 |
| That is 88% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,166.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,626.00 |
| Net price | $1,540.00 |
| That is 92% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,820.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,986.00 |
| Total cost | $20,806.00 |
| That is 8% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,806.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,813.00 |
| Net price | $10,993.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,806.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,626.00 |
| Net price | $10,180.00 |
| That is 47% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 10.6% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Freshman year | $1,704.00 | $2,603.00 | $13,459.00 |
| Senior year | $2,306.00 | $3,524.00 | $18,221.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $7,980.00 | $12,192.00 | $63,040.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,040.00 | $4,645.00 | $24,016.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $92.00 | $140.00 | $725.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,020.00 | $16,837.00 | $87,056.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Freshman year | $1,704.00 | $2,603.00 | $13,459.00 |
| Senior year | $1,885.00 | $2,880.00 | $14,889.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $3,588.00 | $5,483.00 | $28,348.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,367.00 | $2,089.00 | $10,799.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $41.00 | $63.00 | $326.00 |
| Total amount paid | $4,955.00 | $7,571.00 | $39,147.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Freshman year | $11,262.00 | $12,161.00 | $23,017.00 |
| Senior year | $15,247.00 | $16,464.00 | $31,161.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $52,749.00 | $56,962.00 | $107,809.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,095.00 | $21,700.00 | $41,071.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $607.00 | $656.00 | $1,241.00 |
| Total amount paid | $72,844.00 | $78,662.00 | $148,880.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Freshman year | $11,262.00 | $12,161.00 | $23,017.00 |
| Senior year | $12,458.00 | $13,453.00 | $25,463.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $23,720.00 | $25,614.00 | $48,479.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,037.00 | $9,758.00 | $18,469.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $273.00 | $295.00 | $558.00 |
| Total amount paid | $32,757.00 | $35,373.00 | $66,948.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $3,864.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $2,927.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,205.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,702.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,613.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,070.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,004.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Pasadena City College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Pasadena City College works out to $6,036.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $6,036.00 |
| 75th | $9,151.00 |
| 90th | $14,504.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,500.00 |
| Middle income | $6,000.00 |
| High income | $4,767.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,733.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,415.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Pasadena City College amounts to $632.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate classification for Pasadena City College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 15.8% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Pasadena City College total $29,101,113.00 covering 3,602 recipients.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Pasadena City College, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.