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Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles, CA · Suburb · 3,706 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Located in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) is a vibrant community college renowned for its dedication to social justice, community empowerment, and robust transfer pathways to prestigious four-year universities like the UC and CSU systems. The college is particularly distinguished by its highly regarded Associate Degree in Nursing program, as well as exceptional career-focused pathways in Child Development, Business Administration, and Administration of Justice. LASC offers an inclusive and supportive campus culture fueled by dedicated student services like the Umoja Community and EOPS, which foster academic success, leadership, and a deep sense of belonging for its diverse student body. Setting the college apart is its unique role as a cultural and educational anchor in South LA, combined with the opportunity for eligible students to attend tuition-free through the LA College Promise program.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Los Angeles, CA, 90047-4899 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
6 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,624
Out-of-state COA
$22,958
Avg net price
$5,964
In-state tuition
$1,238
Out-of-state tuition
$10,572
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,723
$30–48k
$6,189
$48–75k
$6,540
$75–110k
$7,420
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
50%
Median earnings (6yr)
$28,065
Median earnings (10yr)
$32,172
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$10,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,850
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
22
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
58%
Median family income
$11,780
Independent students
56%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
85%
Race & ethnicity
White
13%
Hispanic
39%
Black
39%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
31%
Avg faculty salary
$11,250/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,489
Federal loan rate
1%

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