West Los Angeles College

www.wlac.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,196

2021 Average Net Price

$10,259

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.33%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,481

16.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.6%

131 Graduates

About

West Los Angeles College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at West Los Angeles College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (558 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (60 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (55 degrees).

In 2021, 2,160 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Los Angeles College. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,122 degrees), 2.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Los Angeles College is $1,196, which is $−6,772 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Los Angeles College is $1,196, which is $−6,772 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,259.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending West Los Angeles College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,196

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Los Angeles College was $1,196. The cost of tuition at West Los Angeles College is $−6,772 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Los Angeles College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,259

2021 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Los Angeles College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,259. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Los Angeles College grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Los Angeles College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Los Angeles College was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Los Angeles College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at West Los Angeles College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.02% with respect to 2020, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Los Angeles College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.33%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Los Angeles College was 4.33%, which represents 9 out of the 208 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Los Angeles College had a total enrollment of 9,481 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Los Angeles College is 1,563 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,918. This means that 16.5% of students enrolled at West Los Angeles College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Los Angeles College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 7.19% Asian, 3.92% Two or More Races, 0.158% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Los Angeles College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.3%) and Black or African American Female (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Los Angeles College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,481 students. The full-time enrollment at West Los Angeles College is 1,563 and the part-time enrollment is 7,918. This means that 16.5% of students enrolled at West Los Angeles College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Los Angeles College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2018 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Los Angeles College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), West Los Angeles College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Los Angeles College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,563 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,781 enrolled students
White
1,562 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Los Angeles College is 48.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 7.19% Asian, 3.92% Two or More Races, 0.158% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 412 students (4.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 440 more women than men received degrees from West Los Angeles College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Los Angeles College is hispanic or latino (1,122 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Los Angeles College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (558 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (60 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (55 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Los Angeles College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,060 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (114 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Los Angeles College are Police officers (129,648 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (115,483 people), Other managers (74,415 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (50,830 people), and Social workers, all other (39,050 people).

The most specialized majors at West Los Angeles College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,060 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (114 degrees), Legal (40 degrees), and Protective Services (61 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Los Angeles College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at West Los Angeles College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,060 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (114 degrees), Legal (40 degrees), and Protective Services (61 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Los Angeles College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (319,286 people), Elementary & secondary schools (231,242 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (70,997 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (68,972 people), and Legal services (66,840 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Los Angeles College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
362 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
140 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
131 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at West Los Angeles College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 362 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Los Angeles College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

860

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,300

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 860 degrees were awarded to men at West Los Angeles College, which is 0.662 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,300).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Los Angeles College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 297 degrees were awarded to men at West Los Angeles College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.477 times less than the 623 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 623 degrees were awarded to men at West Los Angeles College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.1 times more than the 297 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Los Angeles College is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.29% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,122 degrees awarded
Black or African American
470 degrees awarded
White
265 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Los Angeles College is hispanic or latino (1,122 degrees awarded). There were 2.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

4.31% of degree recipients (93 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
720 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
402 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
280 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Los Angeles College is hispanic or latino female (720 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (402 degrees).

Operations

West Los Angeles College employs 100 Instructors. Most academics at West Los Angeles College are Female Instructor (60), and Male Instructor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Los Angeles College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, Service, with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.9M - Federal
$14.2M - State
$5.34M - Local

As of 2021, West Los Angeles College received $13.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $14.2M from state grants and contracts, and $5.34M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$40.7M

2021 Salaries

4.77%

decline from 2020

In 2021, West Los Angeles College paid a median of $40.7M in salaries, a 4.77% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.3M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Los Angeles College paid a total of $11.3M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Los Angeles College was Instructor with 100 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Los Angeles College were Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees, Service with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Los Angeles College was Female Instructor with 60 employees, and Male Instructor with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Los Angeles College.