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Los Angeles Southwest College
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Los Angeles Southwest College History
After the infamous Watts Riots in 1965, many Los Angeles officials expressed concern that much more needed to be done to educate young African-Americans in the Los Angeles area. One of the responses to these concerns was the establishment of Los Angeles Southwest College in 1967.
In the years since, Los Angeles Southwest has been a vital part of Los Angeles and the surrounding community. Many Los Angeles area residents attend the college for technical training, as well as to study before transferring to a four-year university.
Los Angeles Southwest College Academics
Los Angeles Southwest College offers associate’s degrees, with majors in Business Administration, Child Development, Drafting, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Political Science, Sociology, Speech Communication, Nursing, and more.
The college also has a number of certificate programs, including Fingerprinting, Banking and Finance, Management/Supervision, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Legal Office Assistant, Receptionist, Quality Control, Automated Manufacturing, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Real Estate Appraisal, Early Childhood Speech Therapy Assistant, and numerous Private Teacher certificates with an emphasis on preschool.
Los Angeles Southwest’s Business Department specializes in helping to prepare students who are interested in careers in such fields as business communications or information systems. The Business Department is divided into twelve disciplines: Accounting, Business, Computer Application and Office Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Cooperative Education, Economics, Electronics/Engineering, Finance, Law/Paralegal, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supervision.
Los Angeles Southwest College Admissions
Los Angeles Southwest has an open admissions policy. Neither a high school diploma nor official transcripts are required.
International students, however, must show proof of finances if a minimum of $16,500 for room and board and other expenses are not already provided by a sponsor or other institution. They must also have graduated from a high school equivalent to one in the United States, and show a score of at least 450 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or a minimum score of 45 on the Internet version of the test.
Los Angeles Southwest College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students who need assistance paying their way through school. Many forms of aid are available, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study, Board of Governor Fee Waiver Program, and Cal Grant B and C.
Those interested in financial aid should begin by filling out a Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FAFSA) form. Students can use the Internet to both apply and check their financial aid status.
Student aid applications become available on January 1 for that year’s fall semester. March 2 is the cutoff date for the Cal Grants, and May 2 the priority deadline for financial aid. The deadline to ensure FAFSA forms are accepted by Federal Processor is June 30.
Los Angeles Southwest College Students
The school’s Center for Retention and Transfer helps to arrange for students tours to colleges such as California State University, Cal-Berkeley, and the University of Southern California, as many Los Angeles Southwest students transfer to these and other four-year institutions in California.
Students interested in journalism careers can work for The Word, the student e-newspaper. In addition, the school’s Art Gallery often displays works by Los Angeles Southwest students.
Los Angeles Southwest is a commuter college, with no students living on campus.
Los Angeles Southwest College Athletics
Los Angeles Southwest College fields men’s teams in cross-country, football, and basketball. The women compete in track and field and basketball. The school’s nickname is the Cougars.
Los Angeles Southwest also has an extensive intramural sports program. There are men’s and women’s leagues in archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country, golf, and volleyball.
Information Summary
Ranks 2978th overall and 271st in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
37.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,072 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
45% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,885 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Los Angeles, CA 90047-4899
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,105 (47,105 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 15,620 (3.01 people per house) |
| Families | 11,377 (3.51 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 35,180 |
| Pop. — Asian | 344 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 105 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 494 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 4,675 |
| Pop. — Other | 7,667 |
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 | Medium 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 Los Angeles Southwest College?
Ranks 3552nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $582 | $582 | $5,426 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $12 | $12 | $159 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $159 |
| 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 | $2,072 | $2,184 | $7,067 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,356 | $15,468 | $20,351 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,402 | $5,514 | $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  $590 |
$676  $702 |
$4,680  $5,585 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,287  $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 Los Angeles Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
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?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,959 | 55 |  63% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $857 | 75 |  85% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 75 |  85% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Los Angeles Southwest College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 6 | 13 | 19 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,099 | 3,295 | 4,394 |
Hispanic | 327 | 784 | 1,111 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 40 | 70 | 110 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 11 | 15 |
White Non-Hispanic | 12 | 26 | 38 |
Race Unknown | 53 | 145 | 198 |
| Total | 1,541 | 4,344 | 5,885 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Los Angeles Southwest College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 144 | 200 | |
| 1 | 123 | 124 | |
| 2 | 34 | 36 | |
| 9 | 24 | 33 | |
| 9 | 23 | 32 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Los Angeles Southwest College Ranks 642nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $67,343 ($71,023 male / $63,881 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 66 (32 male / 34 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 179 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $898,029 |
Los Angeles Southwest College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Los Angeles Southwest College is located in the heart of Los Angeles, just minutes from LAX, Downtown L.A., popular beach attractions, including Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach. As a comprehensive community college, LASC provides high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services that promote the discovery and application of knowledge, including university transfer, technical, and lifelong learning programs. Los Angeles Southwest College take pride in being committed to proving an environment for quality learning to enrich the lives of our diverse population. “Los Angeles Southwest College is committed to providing an environment for quality learning to enrich the lives of our diverse population.”
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There should be an uniform writing requirement usuage implemented by the college of all professors to ensure that every attending student is being correctly taught the same writing procedures; thereby, assuring the student's continuous writing success during and beyond their Los Angeles Southwest college experience. NOTE:it has been my experience, during my three semesters at Southwest college to have various professors require different writing formats for writing assignments that were not APA or MLA nor when the required format was MLA/APA there was a discrepancy as to the correct MLA/APA format. Respectfully, 883723008