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| Type | Public community college |
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| Established | 1915 |
Parent institution | Citrus Community College District |
| President | Greg Schulz |
| Students | 19,626[1] |
| Address | 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. , , , United States 34°08′06.15″N 117°53′07.40″W / 34.1350417°N 117.8853889°W |
| Campus | Suburban 104 acres (42 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and orange |
| Nickname | Hootie |
Sporting affiliations | CCCAA – WSC, SCFA (football) |
| Mascot | Owls |
| Website | www |
Citrus College is a public community college in Glendora, California. The Citrus Community College District, which supports the institution, includes the communities of Azusa, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora, and Monrovia.
Citrus Union High School was founded in 1891 to serve Azusa and Glendora. In 1915, educator Floyd S. Hayden expanded its offerings to include a junior college, and, from 1915 to 1961, the school was operated by the Citrus Union High School District as both a high school and a junior college. Citrus College is the oldest community college in Los Angeles County, California, and the fifth oldest in the state of California.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, Citrus College enrolled 19,626 students. It conferred 2,444 degrees and awarded 2,175 certificates. 531 students graduated with honors (GPAs of 3.3 to 4.0). Citrus College currently offers 65 associate degrees, 88 certificates and skill awards in career technical education programs, and 29 associate degrees for transfer (ADTs). Its operating budget for 2020-2021 is $78 million.
- ^ "California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart". Retrieved 27 September 2021.