Institutional Profile |
- Founded in 1946
- Among the largest of California's 109 community colleges
- Accredited by the Accredited Commission for Community & Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Governed by an elected, five-member Board of Trustees (and one Student Trustee, elected annually by students)
- President/CEO: Dr. John S. Nixon
- $151.2-million budget
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Mission |
| To provide accessible and affordable quality learning opportunities in response to the needs and interests of students and the community. |
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Student Profile |
- Over 40,000 total students, averaging 25,000 credit, full-time students and 16,000 noncredit/community education students
- 53% female, 47% male
- Culturally diverse student population: 43% Latino, 27% Asian-Pacific Islander, 19% Caucasian, 6% African American, .5% American Indian, 2.5% Other, 2% unspecified
- Average student age: 26
- 65% live within the geographic District boundary; 35% live outside
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Employees |
- Approximately 2,500 total (full- and part-time faculty, classified and management)
- Over 1,270 full- and part-time professors, many of whom have earned-doctorates and professional distinction
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Academic Calendar |
| Semester system, comprising four terms: 16-week fall semester, 6-week winter intersession, 16-week spring semester, 6-week summer session. |
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Fees |
- Credit: $20/unit for California residents; $173/unit for out-of-state students;
$197/unit for international students. Additional fees for health services, parking, books and class materials, transcripts
- Noncredit: Adult/community education/ESL classes offered free (state-funded). Varying fees charged for career/professional, certificate, recreational, and youth programs
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Academic Programs |
| Over 200 academic and vocational programs, covering all undergraduate majors and unique and specialty programs, such as air traffic control, computer network security, fashion design, restaurant and hospitality management, personal trainer, and a variety of award-winning music and performing arts programs. |
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Degrees Offered |
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Aviation Management (in partnership with Southern Illinois University)
- Professional Certificates in over 140 programs
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Locale |
| 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut, California, located on beautiful 420-acre campus in the San Gabriel Valley, just 25 miles east of Los Angeles. |
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