West Los Angeles College

West Los Angeles College Overview

West Los Angeles College is a public school in an urban setting in Culver City, California. WestLA was founded in 1969 and enrolls 11,417 undergrads and no graduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! June 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Involvement at WestLA

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus

WestLA does not have any greek life opportunties.

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

2022 WestLA Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,196
Out-of-State	$8,970

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Is WestLA 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 look at these factors to get a better view of what WestLA offers and if the school seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at WestLA

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.

About 61% of students who start at WestLA return the next 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 WestLA Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with WestLA directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at WestLA

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 WestLA's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

Some financial aid is awarded 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! 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 WestLA.

Based on this information, how does WestLA sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is WestLA a good school for you?

If West Los Angeles College seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

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Where is WestLA?

WestLA is located in the city of Culver City, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

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