How much has Pasadena City's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where Pasadena City's current cost is $37,531. In 2024, the COA is increased by 12.48% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $6,504 (2012) to $10,756 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 66.6% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Pasadena City College.
Pasadena City's tuition increase rate is higher than the California's average increase rate of 18.05%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Pasadena City College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $37,531. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 66.6% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $10,756. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Pasadena City College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$1,152$6,504-
2013-14$1,152$6,216 -4.43%
2014-15$1,152$6,216 0.00%
2015-16$1,152$6,228 0.19%
2016-17$1,348$6,332 1.67%
2017-18$1,348$7,004 10.61%
2018-19$1,166$7,548 7.77%
2019-20$1,168$7,552 0.05%
2020-21$1,212$7,476 -1.01%
2021-22$1,212$7,596 1.61%
2022-23$1,171$9,572 26.01%
2023-24$1,180$10,756 12.37%
Pasadena City College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,152, and it has decreased -30.43% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,656-
2013-14$1,700 2.66%
2014-15$1,700 0.00%
2015-16$1,746 2.71%
2016-17$1,791 2.58%
2017-18$1,854 3.52%
2018-19$1,918 3.45%
2019-20$1,971 2.76%
2020-21$1,080 -45.21%
2021-22$1,080 0.00%
2022-23$1,152 6.67%
2023-24$1,152 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 61.13% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Pasadena City College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$5,148-
2013-14$5,148 0.00%
2014-15$5,148 0.00%
2015-16$5,370 1.49%
2016-17$4,158 10.41%
2017-18$4,239 5.30%
2018-19$4,247 2.83%
2019-20$3,995 5.84%
2020-21$4,641 11.23%
2021-22$4,641 0.00%
2022-23$4,859 6.70%
2023-24$6,192 13.16%
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