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Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, CA · City · 7,999 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Nestled against the scenic San Gabriel Mountains in Sylmar, Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is a welcoming community college renowned for its exceptionally strong transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses and its supportive, student-first environment. The college is best known for its premier Culinary Arts Institute—featuring a state-of-the-art facility and an award-winning student-run restaurant—alongside highly regarded programs in Allied Health, Biotechnology, and Child Development. Student life is defined by a diverse, commuter-friendly culture enriched by active campus clubs, comprehensive tutoring services, and modern, eco-friendly facilities. This unique combination of affordable, hands-on career training and a picturesque, peaceful campus setting makes LAMC a distinctive and practical launching pad for prospective students.


Wikipedia:Los Angeles Mission College is a public community college in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District and is accredited by the WASC Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Location
Sylmar, CA, 91342 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
26 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,717
Out-of-state COA
$31,051
Avg net price
$13,380
In-state tuition
$1,238
Out-of-state tuition
$10,572
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,586
$30–48k
$12,673
$48–75k
$15,149
$75–110k
$17,280
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
20%
Transfer-out rate
8%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
10%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
51%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,437
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,834
Median debt
$12,678
Monthly loan payment
$134
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,948$14,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,000
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
32
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
70%
Median family income
$18,073
Independent students
39%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
77%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
71%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
27%
Avg faculty salary
$12,994/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,397
Federal loan rate
1%

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