Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Overview

Type 2 year
Control Public
Campus size Medium
Campus locale City
Degrees offered Undergrad only
Calendar system Semester
Total enrollment 17,661
Religious affiliation None
Open Admission
Student to faculty ratio 27:1
Campus housing No
Types of Programs Offered
Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
No
High school education
No
Medical Degree
Special Learning Opportunities
Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
No
Teacher certification
No
ROTC - Army
No
ROTC - Navy
No
ROTC - Air Force
Student Services Offered
On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students
Placement services for graduates

Admission

Los Angeles City College has an open admission policy. That means there is no standardized test or GPA requirements. Any high school graduate or GED certificate holder may get admission.

Tuition & Fees

Los Angeles City College charges different tuition rate depending on students residency. In 2016-2017 academic year, students from out of state paid $7,514 and in-state students paid $1,196.

Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.

$7,470
Average Net Price
(2016-2017)
National Average = $7,496
$1,196
In State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $3,466
$7,514
Out of State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $7,623
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Financial Aid

In 2016-2017 academic year, 73% of Los Angeles City College's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 54% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,680 (which is 7.1% above the national average.)

The total number of federal student loan recipients at Los Angeles City College in 2016-2017, was 20, which is 3% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $6,780 (which is 48.8% above the national average.)

$4,680
Average
Pell Grant
(2016-2017)
National Average = $4,368
$6,780
Average
Federal Loan
(2016-2017)
National Average = $4,557
73%
Financial aid
awarded
(2016-2017)
National Average = 79%
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Student Body

In Fall 2016, Los Angeles City College has enrolled a total of 17,661 students (4,185 students full-time and 13,476 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 17,661 students, 1,953 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 44% men and 56% women and all students were enrolled for undergraduate studies.

The institution also enrolled 2,253 students for distance studies.

17,661
Total Enrollment
1,953
Transfers

Student Diversity

Hispanic: 55%

White: 17%

Asian: 13%

Black/African American: 8%

Race/ethnicity unknown: 2%

Two or more races: 2%

Non-resident alien: 2%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%

Majors

Listed below are the 10 largest majors offered at Los Angeles City College.

Study areas with their online column set to zero are those programs that have an online option but there was no graduate in 2016-2017 academic year.
Study Areas Percent Total Graduates Online
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities 23% 1,274
Health Professions And Related Programs 10% 577
Communications Technologies/technicians And Support Services 10% 575
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences 8% 424
Visual And Performing Arts 7% 362
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs 4% 216
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services 4% 203
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies 3% 178
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics 2% 106
Legal Professions And Studies 1% 81

Graduation & Dropout Rates

21%
Graduation rate
national average: 30%

Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.

The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Los Angeles City College full-time students who started class in 2013 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.

20%
Still enrolled
51%
Dropout rate
8%
Transfered out

The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.

Earnings After College

$20,300
Median Annual Income
national average: $25,082

The typical median income of Los Angeles City College graduates 6 years after enrollment is $20,300. Last year, out of the total 2,648 graduates who entered the institution 6 years ago, 1,827 were reported to have been employed. On the same note, out of 3,189 graduates, who enrolled 10 years ago, 2,137 were employed.

6 years after enrollment 10 years after enrollment
Annual Income $20,300 $26,900
Employment Rate 69% 67%
Total Graduates 2,648 3,189

Campus Location

Nearby Colleges

Nearby 2 year colleges within 100 mile radius of Los Angeles City College.

East Los Angeles College
8.9 mile away
Pasadena City College
10.7 mile away
Downey Adult School
15.4 mile away