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East Los Angeles College
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East Los Angeles College Academics
East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is a two–year college offering associate degrees and certificates in more than 25 fields, including the Department of Administration of Justice, Automotive Technology, and Chicano Studies. ELAC offers transfer courses, as well as occupational programs. Many general studies degrees can be earned online.
ELAC has graduated more Hispanics during the decade of the 2000s than any other community college in California and consistently ranks well in national surveys. ELAC is the top California degree and certificate producer for Hispanics. The school ranks second in the nation in terms of Hispanic student transfers to four–year institutions.
ELAC was originally established by the Los Angeles City Board of Education, and moved to its present site in 1948.
East Los Angeles College Admissions
ELAC has an open admissions policy. Students wishing to enroll in ELAC, one of nine public two–year colleges within the Los Angeles Community College District, must complete an application and must possess a high school diploma. Others eligible for ELAC include apprentices as defined by Section 3077 of the California Labor Code, as well as K–12 students with special circumstances.
Prospective students can apply to East Los Angeles College on the school’s web site.
East Los Angeles College Financial Aid
Prospective students can apply for a wide variety of financial aid, including federal and state grants, as well as federal work–study. Students seeking financial aid should begin the process by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, which can be done online.
ELAC also offers a number of faculty scholarships, as well as foundation scholarships. One particular scholarship that ELAC students have benefitted from is the Latina Leadership Network Scholarship Program.
The college has a detailed financial aid web site that describes the application process, what types of aid are available, and the deadlines for applying.
East Los Angeles College Students
ELAC enrollment remains steady, around 20,000-plus each year as it services 15 communities. The college is located in Monterey Park, ten miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Monterey Park is an area known for its diverse population—over 40 percent of its residents are Chinese-Americans, and the city has also welcomed some immigrants from Mexico in recent years.
ELAC is the home of the Vincent Price Art Museum (VPAM). The VPAM is the first institutional art museum to serve the East Los Angeles area. Starting in 1951, noted actor and art collector Vincent Price donated art objects from his personal collection, establishing the first “teaching art collection” owned by a community college.
Monterey Park is also home to the Garvey Ranch Observatory. The city sits close to the desert, mountains, beaches, and amusement parks, so there is never a shortage of things for students to do outside of the classroom.
East Los Angeles College Athletics
ELAC has men’s teams in baseball, football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, track and field, and cross-country. The women compete in soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, softball, track and field, and cross-country. ELAC, whose teams are nicknamed the Huskies, is a member of the South Coast Conference.
The school boasts 20,000-seat Weingart Stadium, and its field turf, certified by the Federation Internationale de Football Association. ELAC also seats 1,500 in its indoor swim natorium.
Former NFL great Ben Davidson, who played for the Oakland Raiders, is an ELAC alumni. In 2008, Antoine Smithson, a standout wide receiver on the Huskies football team, signed with the University of Utah to continue his shot at the NFL.
Information Summary
Ranks 1655th overall and 127th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
59.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,184 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
28 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
72% / 43% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
27,481 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Monterey Park, CA 91754-6099
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,263 (33,263 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 11,258 (2.95 people per house) |
| Families | 8,608 (3.35 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 226 |
| Pop. — Asian | 20,259 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 89 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 384 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,441 |
| Pop. — Other | 5,119 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending East Los Angeles College?
Ranks 3546th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $690 | $780 | $5,426 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $12 | $12 | $159 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $173 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,184 | $2,274 | $7,067 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,468 | $15,558 | $20,351 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,514 | $5,604 | $10,397 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $676  $702 |
$676  $792 |
$4,680  $5,585 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,285  $1,482 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,117  $9,936 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,213  $3,348 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,177  $3,330 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does East Los Angeles College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does East Los Angeles College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
East Los Angeles College Ranks 4573rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,051 | 166 |  39% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,007 | 288 |  68% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,430 | 5 |  1% |
| Any financial aid type | 291 |  68% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at East Los Angeles College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 139 | 162 | 301 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 588 | 506 | 1,094 |
Hispanic | 6,878 | 10,347 | 17,225 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,898 | 2,259 | 4,157 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 66 | 38 | 104 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,287 | 507 | 2,794 |
Race Unknown | 1,336 | 470 | 1,806 |
| Total | 13,192 | 14,289 | 27,481 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at East Los Angeles College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,198 | 434 | 1,632 | |
| 251 | 563 | 814 | |
| 14 | 245 | 259 | |
| 26 | 88 | 114 | |
| 32 | 81 | 113 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
East Los Angeles College Ranks 600th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $68,193 ($70,640 male / $65,681 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 231 (117 male / 114 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 468 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,169,637 |
East Los Angeles College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
East Los Angeles College is a community college, of the Los Angeles Community College District, located in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park. It was located in northeastern East Los Angeles (hence the name) before that part of unincorporated East Los Angeles was annexed by Monterey Park in the early 1970s. ELAC is a two year college, offering associate degree programs in over 25 fields as well as both academic transfer courses which prepare students for admission to the University of California and California State University system and occupational programs which prepare students for careers in two years or less.
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3 months ago
Alma almakirsten29 ((at)) aol dot com
ELAC campus's investment in undergoing structural changes for students and staff is a "working progress". Congrats! You'll find many CARING professors willing to run an extra mile to offer students a lending hand in Child Devlpmnt Dept. and overall, an endless list exists for all teachers and staff at ELAC who helped make a positive change in my life. Thank-you.
over 2 years ago
Frank M. Duarte frankduarte ((at)) sbcglobal dot net
What are the requirements for teaching at East Los Angeles College. I am a professional in the community with a BA degree.