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Los Angeles Mission 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 69%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Sylmar, California, LA Mission 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 Mission 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 Mission 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 LA Mission is reported to be 20%, 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 student retention rate of 69% at LA Mission suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their 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 Mission 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 Mission 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, 74 of freshman students at Los Angeles Mission College received on average $5,372 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.

$5,372
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 165 46% $4,665 $769,647
Other Federal Grant 237 65% $3,793 $898,947
State Grant/Scholarships 266 73% $2,013 $535,334
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 267 74% $5,372 $1,434,281

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Los Angeles Mission 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 Mission College students is 20.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.2%.

20.0%

  • asian 39.1% 9 students
  • white 10.3% 3 students
  • hispanic 19.9% 100 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Los Angeles Mission 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 Mission 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
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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