East Los Angeles College

East Los Angeles College Overview

East Los Angeles College is a public school in the city of Monterey Park, California. East Los Angeles College was founded in 1945 and the school currently enrolls around 31,749 students per year, including 31,749 undergraduate students. East Los Angeles College ensures on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from East Los Angeles College by September 2.

Student Activities at East Los Angeles College

Love music or performing? At East Los Angeles College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? East Los Angeles College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at East Los Angeles College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? East Los Angeles College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at East Los Angeles College on the Student Life page.

2022 East Los Angeles College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,472
Out-of-State	$9,870

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Is East Los Angeles College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better view of what East Los Angeles College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at East Los Angeles College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for East Los Angeles College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with East Los Angeles College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at East Los Angeles College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on East Los Angeles College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at East Los Angeles College.

Based on this information, how does East Los Angeles College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is East Los Angeles College a good school for you?

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Where is East Los Angeles College?

East Los Angeles College is located in the urban setting of Monterey Park, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

If you are interested in seeing East Los Angeles College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take State Route 60, Route 10 to Monterey Park, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Los Angeles International, Burbank Bob Hope.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what East Los Angeles College and Monterey Park are like without leaving home.

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