El Camino Community College District Tuition & Completion
El Camino Community College District is a public community college in Torrance, California, with about 19,210 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,968 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,144. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (44.7%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (18.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,144
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,968 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 19,210 38.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 43.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 33,454
- Room & Board: $19,431 annual estimate
El Camino Community College District: what the data shows
Common questions about El Camino Community College District, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is El Camino Community College District?
El Camino Community College District is located in Torrance, CA (ZIP 90506).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is El Camino Community College District public or private?
El Camino Community College District is a Public institution.
How much does El Camino Community College District cost?
Published tuition: $1,144 in-state, $7,630 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,968.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,319 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,149 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,298 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,546 |
| $110,001+ | $12,869 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,576.
How big is El Camino Community College District?
Total enrollment: 19,210 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 33,454 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at El Camino Community College District?
150%-time completion rate: 41.80%.
First-year retention: 73.2%.
What do graduates of El Camino Community College District earn?
Median earnings: $30,790 six years after entry; $41,589 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
27.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is El Camino Community College District known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (685 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (316 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (303 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (291 completions)
- Psychology, General (217 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (162 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (152 completions)
- Sociology, General (99 completions)
- Mathematics, General (96 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (86 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is El Camino Community College District a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.80%; median earnings $41,589 at 10 years; net price $5,968. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,144
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at El Camino Community College District was $1,144.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,968
2024 Value
In 2024 El Camino Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,968.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,872 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,968 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,576 4-Year In-State Tuition
$30,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$19,431 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,136 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,711 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$90,844 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for El Camino Community College District.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at El Camino Community College District was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for El Camino Community College District in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,142 | $5,222 | $10,072 |
| 2014 | $1,142 | $5,678 | $8,504 |
| 2015 | $1,142 | $5,678 | $8,705 |
| 2016 | $1,142 | $5,678 | $8,942 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $5,846 | $8,765 |
| 2018 | $1,144 | $6,520 | $8,628 |
| 2019 | $1,144 | $6,880 | $9,434 |
| 2020 | $1,144 | $7,600 | $11,095 |
| 2021 | $1,144 | $8,008 | $11,022 |
| 2022 | $1,144 | $7,984 | $3,592 |
| 2023 | $1,144 | $7,144 | $5,170 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
El Camino Community College District reported total enrollment of about 19,210 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (44.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.0%), and Black or African American (11.7%). About 27.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at El Camino Community College District in 2024 is 19,210 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 33,454 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.28% 100% Completion Time
41.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.28% of students graduating from El Camino Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 34% male / 66% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for El Camino Community College District.
Return on Investment
$41,589 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1642.17% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for El Camino Community College District.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 685 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 316 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 303 completions
4. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 291 completions
5. Psychology, General: 217 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 162 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 152 completions
8. Sociology, General: 99 completions
9. Mathematics, General: 96 completions
Most popular programs at El Camino Community College District.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for El Camino Community College District graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for El Camino Community College District from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,998
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,825
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
El Camino Community College District is a public institution located in Torrance, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 19,210 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (44.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.0%), Black or African American (11.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.80%. Approximately 27.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Torrance, CA 90506
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 74 distinct degree programs, El Camino Community College District provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is El Camino Community College District located?
El Camino Community College District is located in Torrance, CA.
How much does El Camino Community College District cost?
Reported tuition is $1,144 and average net price is $5,968 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,431 annually.
What is the student body demographics at El Camino Community College District?
El Camino Community College District reports undergraduate enrollment of about 33,454 students, Hispanic or Latino (44.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend El Camino Community College District?
About 56.6% of students at El Camino Community College District are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of El Camino Community College District earn?
Median earnings are $30,790 six years after entry and $41,589 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at El Camino Community College District?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is El Camino Community College District public or private?
El Camino Community College District is a public institution located in Torrance, CA.
Is El Camino Community College District an HBCU?
No. El Camino Community College District is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is El Camino Community College District a tribal college?
No. El Camino Community College District is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is El Camino Community College District a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—El Camino Community College District reports 44.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is El Camino Community College District religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for El Camino Community College District in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.