Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community college in Wilmington, California, serving roughly 6,694 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,250 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,238. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (58.9%) and White (14.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,238
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $13,250 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,694 21.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.38%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 55.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 32.9%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,212
  • Room & Board: $25,407 annual estimate

Los Angeles Harbor College: what the data shows

Common questions about Los Angeles Harbor College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Los Angeles Harbor College?

Los Angeles Harbor College is located in Wilmington, CA (ZIP 90744-2397).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Los Angeles Harbor College public or private?

Los Angeles Harbor College is a Public institution.

How much does Los Angeles Harbor College cost?

Published tuition: $1,238 in-state, $10,568 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $13,250.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,533
$30,001–$48,000$12,468
$48,001–$75,000$14,299
$75,001–$110,000$17,831
$110,001+$19,227

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,952.

How big is Los Angeles Harbor College?

Total enrollment: 6,694 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 17,212 students.

About 22% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles Harbor College?

150%-time completion rate: 36.38%.

First-year retention: 71.9%.

What do graduates of Los Angeles Harbor College earn?

Median earnings: $31,241 six years after entry; $41,133 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

19.76% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Los Angeles Harbor College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Los Angeles Harbor College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.38%; median earnings $41,133 at 10 years; net price $13,250. 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 Harbor College was $1,238.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$13,250
2024 Value

In 2024 Los Angeles Harbor College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,250.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$53,000 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$13,250 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$4,952 4-Year In-State Tuition

$42,272 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 Harbor College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

19.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.52% 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 Harbor 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 Harbor College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (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$8,346
2014$1,220$6,834$8,666
2015$1,220$7,016$9,565
2016$1,220$7,538$10,328
2017$1,220$7,538$8,549
2018$1,220$7,746$9,753
2019$1,220$7,746$9,334
2020$1,238$8,570$11,607
2021$1,238$9,012$10,895
2022$1,238$9,870$11,935
2023$1,238$10,050$11,245

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 Harbor College reported total enrollment of about 6,694 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (58.9%), White (14.4%), and Black or African American (11.7%). About 19.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Angeles Harbor College in 2024 is 6,694 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,212 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

71.9%
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 58.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

17.48% 100% Completion Time

36.38% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17.48% of students graduating from Los Angeles Harbor 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: 34% male / 66% female
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 35% male / 65% female
  • Biological and Physical Sciences: 33% male / 67% 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 Harbor College.

Return on Investment

$41,133 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

676.09% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Los Angeles Harbor College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,287 completions

2. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 312 completions

3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 270 completions

4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 198 completions

5. Psychology, General: 67 completions

6. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 66 completions

7. Business Administration and Management, General: 51 completions

8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 46 completions

9. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 40 completions

Most popular programs at Los Angeles Harbor College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Los Angeles Harbor College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Los Angeles Harbor College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 32.9%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,874
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,193

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 Harbor College is a public institution located in Wilmington, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 6,694 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (58.9%), White (14.4%), Black or African American (11.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.38%. Approximately 19.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

Wilmington, CA 90744-2397

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.38% graduation rate at Los Angeles Harbor 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Los Angeles Harbor College located?

Los Angeles Harbor College is located in Wilmington, CA.

How much does Los Angeles Harbor College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,238 and average net price is $13,250 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 Harbor College?

Los Angeles Harbor College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,212 students, Hispanic or Latino (58.9%), White (14.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Los Angeles Harbor College?

About 55.4% of students at Los Angeles Harbor College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Los Angeles Harbor College earn?

Median earnings are $31,241 six years after entry and $41,133 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles Harbor College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 36.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Los Angeles Harbor College public or private?

Los Angeles Harbor College is a public institution located in Wilmington, CA.

Is Los Angeles Harbor College an HBCU?

No. Los Angeles Harbor College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Los Angeles Harbor College a tribal college?

No. Los Angeles Harbor College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Los Angeles Harbor College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Los Angeles Harbor College reports 58.9% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Los Angeles Harbor College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Los Angeles Harbor College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California
  • 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.