·Public Community College
Citrus College is a public community college located in Glendora, California, in the eastern San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County. Founded in 1915, Citrus College is the oldest community college in California and holds the proud distinction of over a century of educating the communities of the Citrus Community College District. The college enrolls more than 14,000 students annually in associate degree, transfer, and career technical education programs spanning liberal arts, sciences, business, health sciences, fine and performing arts, and skilled trades. Citrus College is particularly well regarded for its transfer programs to University of California and California State University campuses, as well as its nationally recognized theatre and performing arts programs. The Citrus Owls—featuring mascot Hootie the Owl in bold blue and orange—compete in the South Coast Conference (SCC) and NJCAA, with programs in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, cross country, swimming, tennis, and golf. The college's 104-acre campus features modern instructional buildings, a performing arts center, library, student services hub, and athletic facilities surrounded by the scenic foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Citrus College maintains active partnerships with regional employers and four-year universities and serves a diverse, predominantly first-generation student population reflective of the vibrant multicultural communities of the San Gabriel Valley. With one of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation, Citrus College provides exceptional educational value.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$6,144
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,636
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
