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Public, 4-Year
Culver City, CA

West Los Angeles College

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

Annual Tuition

$1,238

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

24.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,537

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

West Los Angeles College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Culver City, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,238, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 24.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$4,952

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.6 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,537

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$80,418

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$165,788

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 24%

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. Median graduate debt at West Los Angeles College is $13,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
58.2%
41.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
47.2%
Black
22.4%
White
17.9%
Two or more
4.3%
Asian
4.1%
Unknown
3.0%
International
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

4

Burglary

2

Theft

0

Assault

1

Robbery

1

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,238

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$6,841
$30k - $48k$6,739
$48k - $75k$8,381
$75k+$10,477

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$13,500
Pell Grant Recipients20.0%
Using Federal Loans1.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment25.2%

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,539
Pell Grant Recipients17.0%

* 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

N/A

Success

24.3%

In-State Cost

$1,238

Age 25+ Students

49.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

1,905 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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