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Los Angeles Harbor College

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA · City · 6,694 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Located in Wilmington, California, Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is a vibrant community college best known for its accessible transfer pathways to four-year universities and strong career-technical education. The college is particularly recognized for its highly competitive Registered Nursing program, alongside robust offerings in Process Technology, Architecture, and Business Administration. LAHC provides a supportive, commuter-friendly student experience featuring modern STEM facilities, active Seahawks athletics, and tuition-free opportunities through the LA College Promise. A key distinguishing feature is its close integration with the neighboring Port of Los Angeles and regional energy sectors, offering students specialized industry training and direct pipelines to high-demand local careers.


Wikipedia:Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is a public community college in Wilmington, California. It is one of two community colleges serving the South Bay region of Los Angeles. LAHC serves mainly students from Harbor City, Carson, San Pedro, Gardena, Lomita, Wilmington and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Location
Wilmington, CA, 90744-2397 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
13 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,772
Out-of-state COA
$31,102
Avg net price
$13,250
In-state tuition
$1,238
Out-of-state tuition
$10,568
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,533
$30–48k
$12,468
$48–75k
$14,299
$75–110k
$17,831
$110k+
$19,227
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
41%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
45%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,241
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,133
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,250$6,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$11,500
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
27
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
55%
Median family income
$18,624
Independent students
38%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
78%
Race & ethnicity
White
14%
Hispanic
59%
Black
12%
Asian
8%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
33%
Avg faculty salary
$11,874/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,193
Federal loan rate
1%

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