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Los Angeles City College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Los Angeles, California, LACC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Los Angeles City College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Los Angeles City College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at LACC is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at LACC is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LACC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,238

Cost of attendance at Los Angeles City College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,012

Cost of attendance at Los Angeles City College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Los Angeles City College received on average $6,014 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,014
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 368 55% $4,957 $1,824,268
Other Federal Grant 457 68% $4,533 $2,071,768
State Grant/Scholarships 510 76% $2,093 $1,067,674
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 522 78% $6,014 $3,139,442

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Los Angeles City College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Los Angeles City College students is 23.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.0%.

23.8%

  • asian 22.2% 18 students
  • African American 17.1% 6 students
  • white 32.6% 28 students
  • unknown 27.8% 5 students
  • hispanic 20.8% 105 students
  • International Students 41.8% 23 students
  • Mixed Race 29.4% 5 students

Service Offerings

Los Angeles City College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Los Angeles City College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization