Los Angeles Southwest College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	18%

Located in Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles Southwest College 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 Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College is reported to be 18%, 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 65% at Los Angeles Southwest College 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,238

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,012

Cost of attendance at Los Angeles Southwest 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, 85 of freshman students at Los Angeles Southwest College received on average $5,513 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.

$5,513

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	57	50%	$5,001	$285,072
Other Federal Grant	83	73%	$4,159	$345,222
State Grant/Scholarships	94	83%	$1,957	$184,002
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	96	85%	$5,513	$529,224

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Los Angeles Southwest 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 Southwest College students is 18.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.4%.

18.5%

African American 22.7% 30 students
unknown 37.5% 3 students
hispanic 15.4% 31 students

Service Offerings

Los Angeles Southwest 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 Southwest 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

Veteran Services

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

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