Citrus College
Rolling
Acceptance rate
$11,184
Tuition/yr
12,000
Enrollment
27:1
Student:Faculty
About Citrus College
Community college in Glendora, CA. Strong transfer programs and career training serving San Gabriel Valley.
Citrus College is a public two-year community college located in Glendora, California, founded in 1915. It is the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). The college enrolls approximately 10,400 students and sits on a 104-acre campus with 44 buildings.
Citrus College offers 65 associate degree programs and 88 certificate programs spanning business, computer science, natural sciences, performing arts, and liberal arts. The college provides 34 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) with guaranteed admission into the California State University system. Its Honors Transfer Program includes membership in the UCLA Transfer Alliance, which strengthens transfer applications to UCLA.
Glendora is a city in the San Gabriel Valley, about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The campus is directly accessible via the Metro A Line rail service, putting students within reach of internship and employment opportunities across greater Los Angeles. The Haugh Performing Arts Center on campus hosts over 140 performances a year, reflecting a strong arts and culture presence.
Campus & Location
CA
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- International tuition at Citrus College is approximately $11,184 per year for a full-time load (24 units), which is substantially lower than most four-year universities in the US, making it a cost-accessible entry point for Nepali students seeking a US degree pathway.
- The college's transfer success rate to University of California campuses for international students was 95% for Fall 2022 admissions, and it consistently ranks in the top 10 California community colleges for international UC transfers, a concrete outcome relevant to Nepali students aiming for a UC bachelor's degree.
- Citrus College's International Student Center provides dedicated F-1 visa advising, academic counseling, and transfer planning support, reducing the navigation burden for students arriving from Nepal without prior US higher-education experience.
- Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) with UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz, plus CSU Transfer Success Pathway admission to all 23 CSU campuses, give Nepali students predictable and structured routes to a four-year degree rather than relying on uncertain direct university admissions.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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