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Public, 2-Year
Torrance, CA

El Camino Community College District

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$1,144

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

35.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$41,589

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

El Camino Community College District is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Torrance, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,144, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 35.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$2,288

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$11,589

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$113,602

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$229,492

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 36%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
52.4%
47.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
49.3%
White
15.2%
Black
12.8%
Asian
9.3%
Unknown
9.1%
Two or more
2.1%
International
1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

15

Burglary

7

Theft

4

Assault

1

Robbery

1

Rape

0

Arson

1

Murder

1

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,144

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,379
$30k - $48k$4,632
$48k - $75k$7,461
$75k+$9,809

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients29.4%
Using Federal Loans1.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment24.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,543
Pell Grant Recipients29.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

70.6%

Success

35.9%

In-State Cost

$1,144

Age 25+ Students

28.7%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 1

Working at 6yr

5,249 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Torrance (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Torrance (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.