East Los Angeles College
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$1,196
Avg in-state tuition
$8,528
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About East Los Angeles College
East Los Angeles College is a large public college located on a suburban campus in Monterey Park, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,397, and admissions are selective. The college has an average graduation rate of 33% and a student-faculty ratio of 33:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,196, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,528.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
33% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards33k
Students enrolled
41%
Online student enrollment
33:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
66%
Unknown
10%
Asian
9%
White
8%
Black
5%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
53%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
50%
State Grant Aid
68%
Institution Grant Aid
Information not available
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$10k
Average student debt after graduation
$27k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
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Degrees Awarded by Program
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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