Citrus College
Citrus College is a Los Angeles-area based community college located in Glendora, California. This two-year college is a large school that serves over 12,000 students. It was established all the way back in 1915 and it currently boasts a 100-acre campus. The campus itself has many unique features that make it stand out, such as a large herbarium. Citrus College offers students a variety of different educational opportunities. Students can earn many degrees and certificates at this school. There are also many beneficial programs that will appeal to the student body such as performance-arts and athletics teams.
Those who are pursuing nursing careers will be able to do so readily at Citrus College. This school offers a thorough RN program that will teach students everything that they need to succeed as professionals. Nursing students will be able to learn in an environment that is designed to provide them with the most authentic experience. All students will be learning the necessary skills to pass the licensure exam. This program is fully approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Being able to learn all of the appropriate skills while working in a multicultural environment will benefit all of the nursing students.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students13,263 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio30:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 11 |
| Certificate | 1 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 33 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 21 miles radius of Citrus College
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Mt San Antonio College
6 miles away |
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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
8 miles away |
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Pasadena City College
13 miles away |
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East Los Angeles College
16 miles away |
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Chaffey College
18 miles away |
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Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
19 miles away |
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Glendale Community College
20 miles away |
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Downey Adult School
20 miles away |
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Everest College - Anaheim
21 miles away |
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Cerritos College
21 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $245/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $11,025 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $17,150 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $30,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 53% of Citrus College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 45% | $4,605 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $365 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $1,853 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $477 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1% | $4,623 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,052
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,749 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,334 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,342 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,531 |
| Over $110,000$9,307 |
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Student Population
13,263
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,155
Women
6,108
Men
40%
Full-time
60%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
64% |
|
White |
16% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
