Citrus College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Citrus College is a public certificate and vocational school in Glendora, California, serving roughly 8,286 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,135 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,204. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,065 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,204
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,135 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,286 48.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.05%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 53.8%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 30.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,816
  • Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate

Citrus College: what the data shows

Common questions about Citrus College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Citrus College?

Citrus College is located in Glendora, CA (ZIP 91741-1899).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Citrus College public or private?

Citrus College is a Public institution.

How much does Citrus College cost?

Published tuition: $1,204 in-state, $10,636 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $4,135.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$3,221
$30,001–$48,000$3,341
$48,001–$75,000$5,996
$75,001–$110,000$9,029
$110,001+$12,665

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,816.

How big is Citrus College?

Total enrollment: 8,286 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 15,816 students.

About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Citrus College?

150%-time completion rate: 41.05%.

First-year retention: 70.1%.

What do graduates of Citrus College earn?

Median earnings: $34,753 six years after entry; $42,065 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,851.

29.88% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Citrus College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Citrus College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.05%; median earnings $42,065 at 10 years; net price $4,135. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$1,204
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Citrus College was $1,204.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,135
2024 Value

In 2024 Citrus College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,135.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$16,540 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,135 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$4,816 4-Year In-State Tuition

$42,544 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,352 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$97,408 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Citrus College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

1.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Citrus College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Citrus College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$1,174$5,086$2,098
2014$1,176$6,144$3,179
2015$1,174$6,550$3,540
2016$1,176$5,856$2,471
2017$1,183$5,959$3,499
2018$1,190$7,646$3,542
2019$1,190$7,646$2,751
2020$1,194$8,562$4,579
2021$1,196$8,804$5,321
2022$1,198$9,310$3,949
2023$1,204$9,844$3,800

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Citrus College reported total enrollment of about 8,286 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (66.8%), White (14.4%), and Asian (8.2%). About 29.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Citrus College in 2024 is 8,286 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,816 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

70.1%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

20.07% 100% Completion Time

41.05% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20.07% of students graduating from Citrus College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 43% male / 57% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Citrus College.

Return on Investment

$7,851 Median Student Debt

$42,065 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

18.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

2443.23% Return on Investment

1.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Citrus College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 70 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 726 completions

2. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 569 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 329 completions

4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 206 completions

5. Psychology, General: 144 completions

6. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 139 completions

7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 129 completions

8. Sociology, General: 115 completions

9. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 80 completions

Most popular programs at Citrus College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Citrus College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Citrus College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 30.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,767
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,688

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Citrus College is a public institution located in Glendora, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 8,286 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (66.8%), White (14.4%), Asian (8.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.05%. Approximately 29.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Location

Glendora, CA 91741-1899

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 70 distinct degree programs, Citrus College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Citrus College located?

Citrus College is located in Glendora, CA.

How much does Citrus College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,204 and average net price is $4,135 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Citrus College?

Citrus College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,816 students, Hispanic or Latino (66.8%), White (14.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Citrus College?

About 53.8% of students at Citrus College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Citrus College earn?

Median earnings are $34,753 six years after entry and $42,065 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Citrus College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 41.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Citrus College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,851.

Is Citrus College public or private?

Citrus College is a public institution located in Glendora, CA.

Is Citrus College an HBCU?

No. Citrus College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Citrus College a tribal college?

No. Citrus College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Citrus College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Citrus College reports 66.8% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Citrus College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Citrus College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.