Smith Chason College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Smith Chason College is a private for-profit two-year college in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 2,447 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $34,367 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $19,040. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (51.7%) and White (21.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $19,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $34,367 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,447 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.94%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 49.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 37.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,707
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Smith Chason College: what the data shows
Common questions about Smith Chason College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Smith Chason College?
Smith Chason College is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90010).
NCES locale classification: City.
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 71% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Is Smith Chason College public or private?
Smith Chason College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Smith Chason College cost?
Published tuition: $19,040.
Average net price after aid: $34,367.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,969 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,220 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $36,291 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,953 |
| $110,001+ | $39,299 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $76,160.
How big is Smith Chason College?
Total enrollment: 2,447 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,707 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Smith Chason College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.94%.
What do graduates of Smith Chason College earn?
Median earnings: $48,956 six years after entry; $58,004 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,397.
58.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Smith Chason College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- 05.1091 (275 completions)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist (162 completions)
- 05.1092 (159 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (131 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (70 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Smith Chason College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.94%; median earnings $58,004 at 10 years; net price $34,367. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$19,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Smith Chason College was $19,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$34,367
2024 Value
In 2024 Smith Chason College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,367.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$137,468 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$34,367 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$76,160 4-Year Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$42,188 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$168,752 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Smith Chason College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
85.37% 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 Smith Chason 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 Smith Chason 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 | $32,900 | $32,900 | $41,727 |
| 2014 | $32,900 | $32,900 | $41,380 |
| 2015 | $26,500 | $26,500 | $41,150 |
| 2016 | $21,300 | $21,300 | $34,980 |
| 2017 | $20,300 | $20,300 | $30,336 |
| 2018 | $18,600 | $18,600 | $29,213 |
| 2019 | $18,600 | $18,600 | $27,530 |
| 2020 | $18,600 | $18,600 | $27,425 |
| 2021 | $18,600 | $18,600 | $24,333 |
| 2022 | $18,820 | $18,820 | $25,093 |
| 2023 | $19,100 | $19,100 | $34,402 |
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
Smith Chason College reported total enrollment of about 2,447 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (51.7%), White (21.6%), and Black or African American (7.4%). About 58.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Smith Chason College in 2024 is 2,447 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,707 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 51.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
91.67% 100% Completion Time
71.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 91.67% of students graduating from Smith Chason College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 05.1091: 7% male / 93% female
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 23% male / 77% female
- 05.1092: 44% male / 56% 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 Smith Chason College.
Return on Investment
$21,397 Median Student Debt
$58,004 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
321.95% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Smith Chason College.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. 05.1091: 275 completions
2. Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 162 completions
3. 05.1092: 159 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 131 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 70 completions
Most popular programs at Smith Chason College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Smith Chason College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Smith Chason College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,881
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,726
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Smith Chason College is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 05.1091, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, 05.1092. Enrollment is approximately 2,447 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (51.7%), White (21.6%), Black or African American (7.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.94%. Approximately 58.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Smith Chason College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smith Chason College located?
Smith Chason College is located in Los Angeles, CA.
How much does Smith Chason College cost?
Reported tuition is $19,040 and average net price is $34,367 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Smith Chason College?
Smith Chason College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,707 students, Hispanic or Latino (51.7%), White (21.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Smith Chason College?
About 49.8% of students at Smith Chason College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Smith Chason College earn?
Median earnings are $48,956 six years after entry and $58,004 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Smith Chason College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Smith Chason College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,397.
Is Smith Chason College public or private?
Smith Chason College is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Smith Chason College an HBCU?
No. Smith Chason College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Smith Chason College a tribal college?
No. Smith Chason College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Smith Chason College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Smith Chason College reports 51.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Smith Chason College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Smith Chason 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
- Related geography & profiles
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.