Citrus College

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• Celebrating 100 years of service, Citrus College is located in Glendora in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, approximately twenty-five miles northeast of metropolitan Los Angeles. The college has the distinction of being the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in the state.Citrus College was founded in 1915 under the leadership of Dr. Floyd S. Hayden, who helped bring the community college movement to California. From 1915 to 1961, the college was operated by the Citrus Union High School District.In July 1961, the Citrus Community College District was created to include the Azusa and Glendora unified school districts. In 1967, the district expanded to include the Claremont, Duarte and Monrovia school districts.Today, Citrus College occupies a 104-acre campus. The college is currently experiencing a major facilities expansion project that will change the look of the campus.The college enrolled 27 students in 1915 and currently the college serves more than 15,000 students annually.Classes are offered on a 16-week calendar (fall and spring semesters), as well as in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options -- winter intersession, evenings, summer sessions, and optional class formats, such as distance education online courses and distance education integrated classes.Mission Statement Citrus College delivers high quality instruction that empowers students to compete globally and to contribute to the economic growth of today's society.We are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success in pursuit of academic excellence, economic opportunity, and personal achievement.AccreditationCitrus College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Its many professional memberships include the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the Community College League of California (CCLC).
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  Headquarters:1000 W Foothill Blvd , Glendora, California, United States

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  Phone Number: +1 626-963-0323

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  Website: https://www.citruscollege.edu

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  Employees:360

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  Revenue:$50 - 100M

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  Legal Name:Citrus College

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• |  NAICS Code: 611310  |

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