Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles City College Overview

Los Angeles City College is a public school in an urban setting in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles City College was founded in 1929 and the school enrolls around 25,991 students per year, which includes 25,991 undergrads. Los Angeles City College ensures on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Los Angeles City College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Los Angeles City College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Los Angeles City College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

2022 Los Angeles City College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
In-State Tuition	$1,196
Out-of-State	$8,970
Percent of Need Met	28%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$4,784

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Is Los Angeles City College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a college is.

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at Los Angeles City College

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

Approximately 65% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Los Angeles City Collegereturn for their sophomore year. 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 Outlook Los Angeles City College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Los Angeles City College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

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

Los Angeles City College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about Los Angeles City College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Los Angeles City College spends about $3,027 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Los Angeles City College

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

Los Angeles City College meets 28% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $4,784 a year.

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

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Los Angeles City College.

Based on this information, does Los Angeles City College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Los Angeles City College a good school for you?

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Where is Los Angeles City College Located?

Los Angeles City College is located in the urban setting of Los Angeles, California.

If you want to see Los Angeles City College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 101 to Los Angeles, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Los Angeles International.

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

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