Los Angeles City College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Los Angeles City College is a public community college in Los Angeles, California, with about 11,198 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,261 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,238. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (50.6%) and White (20.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,238
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,261 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,198 26.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.19%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 59.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 23.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 26,563
- Room & Board: $25,407 annual estimate
Los Angeles City College: what the data shows
Common questions about Los Angeles City College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Los Angeles City College?
Los Angeles City College is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90029).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Los Angeles City College public or private?
Los Angeles City College is a Public institution.
How much does Los Angeles City College cost?
Published tuition: $1,238 in-state, $10,572 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,261.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,814 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,076 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,783 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,784 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,952.
How big is Los Angeles City College?
Total enrollment: 11,198 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 26,563 students.
About 26% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles City College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.19%.
First-year retention: 66.8%.
What do graduates of Los Angeles City College earn?
Median earnings: $28,854 six years after entry; $36,190 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,750.
26.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Los Angeles City College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,068 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (312 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (219 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (184 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (162 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (107 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (98 completions)
- Psychology, General (94 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (72 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (54 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Los Angeles City College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.19%; median earnings $36,190 at 10 years; net price $10,261. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,238
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Los Angeles City College was $1,238.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,261
2024 Value
In 2024 Los Angeles City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,261.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,261 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,952 4-Year In-State Tuition
$42,288 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$25,407 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,707 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$110,828 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Los Angeles City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.40% 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 Los Angeles City College 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 Los Angeles City College 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 | $1,221 | $6,161 | $5,435 |
| 2014 | $1,220 | $6,810 | $6,021 |
| 2015 | $1,220 | $6,810 | $5,738 |
| 2016 | $1,220 | $7,538 | $6,179 |
| 2017 | $1,220 | $7,538 | $6,122 |
| 2018 | $1,220 | $7,746 | $5,248 |
| 2019 | $1,220 | $8,110 | $6,716 |
| 2020 | $1,238 | $8,570 | $9,768 |
| 2021 | $1,238 | $9,012 | $9,186 |
| 2022 | $1,238 | $9,870 | $9,800 |
| 2023 | $1,238 | $10,130 | $7,532 |
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
Los Angeles City College reported total enrollment of about 11,198 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.6%), White (20.8%), and Asian (9.5%). About 26.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
26.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Los Angeles City College in 2024 is 11,198 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 26,563 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.8%
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 50.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.88% 100% Completion Time
29.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.88% of students graduating from Los Angeles City College 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: 40% male / 60% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 27% male / 73% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 46% male / 54% 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 Los Angeles City College.
Return on Investment
$12,750 Median Student Debt
$36,190 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
781.74% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Los Angeles City College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 71 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,068 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 312 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 219 completions
4. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 184 completions
5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 162 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 107 completions
7. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 98 completions
8. Psychology, General: 94 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 72 completions
Most popular programs at Los Angeles City College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Los Angeles City College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Los Angeles City College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,693
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,887
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Los Angeles City College is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Professions and Related Programs, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 11,198 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.6%), White (20.8%), Asian (9.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.19%. Approximately 26.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.19% graduation rate at Los Angeles City College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 71 distinct degree programs, Los Angeles City College 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 Los Angeles City College located?
Los Angeles City College is located in Los Angeles, CA.
How much does Los Angeles City College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,238 and average net price is $10,261 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $25,407 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Los Angeles City College?
Los Angeles City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 26,563 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.6%), White (20.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Los Angeles City College?
About 59.0% of students at Los Angeles City College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Los Angeles City College earn?
Median earnings are $28,854 six years after entry and $36,190 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Los Angeles City College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,750.
Is Los Angeles City College public or private?
Los Angeles City College is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Los Angeles City College an HBCU?
No. Los Angeles City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Los Angeles City College a tribal college?
No. Los Angeles City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Los Angeles City College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Los Angeles City College reports 50.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Los Angeles City College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Los Angeles City College 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.