Los Angeles City College

www.lacitycollege.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,196

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$10,828

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.76%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

14,800

23.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

25.5%

98 Graduates

About

Los Angeles City College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Los Angeles City College were N/A.

In 2020, 2,831 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Los Angeles City College. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,587 degrees), 3.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles City College is $1,196, which is $−6,784 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles City College is $1,196, which is $−6,784 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,828.

In 2020, 57% of undergraduate students attending Los Angeles City College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,196

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Los Angeles City College was $1,196. The cost of tuition at Los Angeles City College is $−6,784 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Los Angeles City College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,828

2020 Value

22%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Los Angeles City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,828. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Los Angeles City College grew by 22%.

This chart compares the average net price of Los Angeles City College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,084

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Los Angeles City College was of $15,084 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of room and board increased by 9.47% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.82% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Los Angeles City College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Los Angeles City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 3.39% with respect to 2019, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Los Angeles City College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.76%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles City College was 8.76%, which represents 34 out of the 388 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Los Angeles City College has a total enrollment of 14,800 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles City College is 3,469 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,331. This means that 23.4% of students enrolled at Los Angeles City College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% White, 11.8% Asian, 7.15% Black or African American, 2.7% Two or More Races, 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Los Angeles City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.4%) and White Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Angeles City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,800 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles City College is 3,469 and the part-time enrollment is 11,331. This means that 23.4% of students enrolled at Los Angeles City College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Los Angeles City College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Los Angeles City College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Los Angeles City College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Los Angeles City College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
7,979
White
2,726
Asian
1,752

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles City College is 53.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% White, 11.8% Asian, 7.15% Black or African American, 2.7% Two or More Races, 0.216% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 600 students (4.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 619 more women than men received degrees from Los Angeles City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Los Angeles City College is hispanic or latino (1,587 degrees awarded). There were 3.46 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Los Angeles City College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Los Angeles City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (166 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (248 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,215 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles City College are Elementary & middle school teachers (173,402 people), Other managers (78,186 people), Postsecondary teachers (52,226 people), Secondary school teachers (48,416 people), and Physicians (45,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles City College are Communication Technologies (166 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (248 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,215 degrees), Language & Linguistics (49 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (156 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles City College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Sales engineers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles City College are Elementary & secondary schools (326,749 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (133,689 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,667 people), Computer Systems Design (61,949 people), and Individual & family services (43,838 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Los Angeles City College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Los Angeles City College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Los Angeles City College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,725

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,106 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles City College, which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,725).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Los Angeles City College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 406 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.576 times less than the 705 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 705 degrees were awarded to women at Los Angeles City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.74 times more than the 406 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 8% of students graduating from Los Angeles City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Los Angeles City College is Female and Black or African American (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.2% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
1,587 degrees awarded
White
459 degrees awarded
Asian
314 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Los Angeles City College is hispanic or latino (1,587 degrees awarded). There were 3.46 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

4.84% of degree recipients (137 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
991 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
596 degrees awarded
White Female
288 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Los Angeles City College is hispanic or latino female (991 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (596 degrees).

Operations

Los Angeles City College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.57M (NaNM%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Los Angeles City College had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. Los Angeles City College employs 174 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Los Angeles City College are Female Instructors (89), Male Instructors(85), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Service, with 67 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Los Angeles City College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.6M - Federal
$12.5M - State
$2.38M - Local

As of 2020, Los Angeles City College received $10.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.5M from state grants and contracts, and $2.38M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$58.7M

2020 Salaries

6.4%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Los Angeles City College paid a median of $58.7M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 6.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.39% growth from 2018 and a 4.37% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20M

Instructional Salaries

174

Number of Employees

In 2020, Los Angeles City College paid a total of $20M to 174 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

174 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

119 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Los Angeles City College were Instructor with 174 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles City College were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees; Service with 67 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Los Angeles City College was Female Instructor with 89 employees, and Male Instructor with 85 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Los Angeles City College.