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Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA·Public·11,198 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 11,198 students.

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11,198
Students
$10,261
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,100
Earnings
10 yr
$12,750
Debt

About This School

Los Angeles City College is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 11,198 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,261 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Los Angeles City College (LACC) is a public community college in East Hollywood, California. A part of the Los Angeles Community College District, it is located on Vermont Avenue south of Santa Monica Boulevard on the former campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). From 1947 to 1955, the college shared its campus with California State University, Los Angeles, then known as Los Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences (LASCAAS), before the university moved to its present campus of 175 acres (71 ha) in the northeastern section of the City of Los Angeles, 5 miles (8 km) east of the Civic Center.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education in Los Angeles — median debt at graduation is a manageable $12,750, which is a real advantage for students watching costs. That said, the median earnings of $33,100 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this path makes the most sense if you're planning to transfer to a four-year university rather than entering the workforce directly with an associate's degree. It's a practical, low-risk stepping stone, but go in with a clear transfer plan.

Founded
1929
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$12,693

Popular Programs

Health Professions13%
Business & Marketing8%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Computer Science4%
Social Sciences3%
Psychology3%
Communications2%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Clint EastwoodMorgan FreemanCharles BukowskiAlan ArkinMark HamillJames CoburnGene RoddenberryDonna ReedLawrence KleinEsther WilliamsRobert VaughnRosie Perez

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,572
Avg Net Price
$10,261
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$12,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,750
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$26,300
Female graduates$24,900

Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino51%
Asian9%
Two or more races3%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,198 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Los Angeles City College

855 N Vermont Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90029

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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