West Los Angeles College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,284 students.
About This School
West Los Angeles College is a public institution located in Culver City, California with approximately 7,284 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,634 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $37,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
West Los Angeles College is a public community college in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and the Los Angeles Community College District. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The school offers associate degrees including 18 vocational-oriented programs in addition to 25 transfer programs. The college awards more than 600 degrees and certificates annually in 39 fields.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,131/year after aid and only $9,500 in median debt, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or transfer in the LA area, and its 39 fields of study — including strong vocational and transfer tracks — give students real flexibility. The 21% graduation rate is a genuine concern, though, suggesting many students start here without finishing, which is worth taking seriously as you plan. This is a smart option if you're cost-conscious, disciplined about staying on track, and have a clear goal — either transferring to a four-year school or completing one of the vocational programs with a specific career in mind.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,284 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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