Citrus College
Glendora, CA1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741-1899
626-963-0323
Citrus College is a two-year community college located in the city of Glendora, California, United States, about 22 miles (35 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. The college is part of the Los Angeles County Community College District and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Citrus College offers Associate's degrees and certificate programs in over 100 areas of study. The college also has a number of unique programs, including the Citrus College Honors Program, the Citrus College Center for International Studies, and the Citrus College Center for Gifted and Talented Youth.
Citrus College was founded in 1915 as Citrus Union High School. The school was renamed Citrus College in 1933 when it became a junior college. The college moved to its current location in 1940.
Citrus College has an enrollment of over 18,000 students, making it the largest community college in Los Angeles County. The college also has one of the highest percentages of students of color, with over 60% of students identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
Citrus College is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to student success, and its beautiful campus. The college has been recognized as one of the top community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute and has been designated a "Hispanic-Serving Institution" by the U.S. Department of Education.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 11863
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.citruscollege.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/finaid/Pages/default.aspx