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Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles, CA·Public·3,793 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,793 students.

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About This School

Los Angeles Southwest College is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 3,793 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,238 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) is a public community college in the unincorporated area of West Athens, California in Los Angeles County, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District and its service area includes Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, Unincorporated Westmont, and West Athens.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education in Los Angeles, with a small campus of under 4,000 students that may offer a more personal experience than larger community colleges. The honest concern is the post-enrollment earnings data — median income of just $30,000 a decade after enrollment suggests many students aren't landing high-paying careers, so you'll want a clear transfer or career plan before enrolling rather than hoping outcomes improve on their own.

Founded
1967

Notable Alumni

Schoolboy Q

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,130
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,000
after enrollment

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

Student Body

White12%
Black36%
Hispanic/Latino42%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,793 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles, CA

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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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