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Citrus College company history timeline

1915

The school is the oldest public community college in Los Angeles County, California; it was founded in 1915 by educator Floyd S. Hayden.

1917

Citrus College’s first graduating class in 1917 boasted four graduates.

1925

While enrollment had nearly quadrupled to 100 students by 1925, only 11 students graduated from the college in its first decade.

1961

In July 1961, the Citrus Junior College District was created to include the Azusa and Glendora unified school districts.

1967

In 1967, the district expanded to include the Claremont, Duarte and Monrovia school districts.

1970

In 1970, the district was renamed the Citrus Community College District to better represent the college’s mission.

1975

By 1975, enrollment had grown to more than 11,000, with nearly 700 degrees conferred that year.

2004

Since 2004, the College has undergone a major facilities expansion project that is changing the look of the campus and providing facilities that will enhance learning.

2010

The opening title sequence for the 2010 film MILF was filmed on campus near the Hayden Library and fountain.

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