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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Los Angeles, CA

Smith Chason College

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

Annual Tuition

$19,100

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

59.1%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$58,004

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Smith Chason College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Los Angeles, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $19,100, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 59.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$76,400

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$28,004

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$203,640

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$483,680

Long-term projected return on your education investment

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 Smith Chason College is $21,397.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
82.3%
17.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
48.6%
White
23.1%
Black
9.1%
Asian
6.6%
Two or more
5.5%
Unknown
4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$19,100

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$34,583
$30k - $48k$33,205
$48k - $75k$34,408
$75k+$35,027

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$21,397
Pell Grant Recipients55.8%
Using Federal Loans85.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment46.6%

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

* 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

59.1%

In-State Cost

$19,100

Age 25+ Students

60.7%

Carnegie Class

Associate's: High Vocational

Working at 6yr

942 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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

Living In Los Angeles

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,777

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$2,006

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$2,544

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.