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Citrus College is a public, two-year, community college located in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendora, California, United States. It was founded in 1915 by educator Floyd S. Hayden. Citrus College is the oldest public community college in Los Angeles County, California. As of 2006, Citrus College enrolled more than 12,000 students.
Citrus College’s campus is spread across an area of 100 acres. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The campus is home to the Haugh Performing Arts Center (HPAC). It is a 1440-seater proscenium venue.
Citrus College supports a variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of them are Alpha Gamma Sigma, Anime Connection, Campus Crusade for Christ, Cosmetology Club, and Dance Club. There are also special clubs on campus to assist international students.
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Campus Location1000 W Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741-1899
USA
Main Tel: (626) 963-0323
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Citrus College HighlightsWhere Citrus College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, beauty and cosmetology, conservation and resource management, music, and science.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 778 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 267 | 16 | | < 1 year certificate | 202 | 33 | | 2-4 year degree | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Citrus College was 11,467 in 2007 (7,147 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 632 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,224 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,422 |
Financial Aid: Citrus College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 122 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 48 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (68 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (237 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (135 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- System Administration/Administrator
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) DESIGN (0 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded) - Dance
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (11 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) FINE ARTS (0 awarded) - Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LIBERAL ARTS (420 awarded) - English Language and Literature/Letters
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Social Sciences
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (43 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (19 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (16 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (86 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (2 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
SCIENCE (123 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (53 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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