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West Los Angeles College
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West Los Angeles College Academics
West Los Angeles College (WLAC) offers 41 associate’s degrees and 25 skill certificates in disciplines as diverse as anthropology, liberal arts and hospitality. A certificate of achievement is awarded when a student has 18 or more units in a field of study. The school also offers a skill certificate which is issued for programs that are 17 units or less. The school offers almost 1,000 classes between 12 different programs. A few highlights include:
- The Aviation and Travel program offers courses to help students obtain an FAA license.
- The Communication, Entertainment and Media Arts Division offers skill certificates in cinema, broadcasting and theater.
- The Humanities and Fine Arts Division at West Los Angeles hosts classes in architecture, art and music. The associate degree in art program includes classes in ceramics, art history and oil painting. The degree also offers a skill certificate in computer graphic arts.
- The Language Arts Division at WLAC offers courses in English, Jewish studies and speech communication. The Jewish studies program offers field trips to Jewish historical and cultural sites around Los Angeles. They also offer a program that takes students on a trip to Israel to visit the holy city of Jerusalem. Students receive 6 academic credit units for the trip.
West Los Angeles College has recently added an internship program for all Los Angeles area Community Colleges. The internship program is available in computer technology, human resources and construction management.
West Los Angeles College Admissions
Along with a completed application, students must complete math and English assessments for appropriate class registration and submit ACT/SAT scores. High school and all prior college transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.
West Los Angeles College Financial Aid
Students must submit a FAFSA form to be considered for aid. The school offers grants, scholarships, work study program and loans.
Grants include The Federal Pell Grant and The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. State grants include the Chafee Grant, The Child Development Teacher Grant.
Scholarships include Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Scholarships, and the CCNMA Journalism Scholarships.
West Los Angeles College Students
West Los Angeles College was established in 1969 in Culver City, Marina Del Rey and Greater West Los Angeles. The campus is situated on 70 acres with an enrollment of around 10,000 students.
The Associated Students Organization offers many campus clubs including the dental hygiene club, the paralegal club and the WLAC walking club.
The Student Voice is the campus newspaper of West Los Angeles College and can be found online.
West Los Angeles College Athletics
West Los Angeles College participates in eight intercollegiate athletic programs including baseball, basketball and football. The Wildcats compete in the Western State Conference in the NJCAA.
Pro-Bowl wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson of the NFL is a WLAC alumnus.
Information Summary
Ranks 2853rd overall and 261st in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
39.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,072 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
23 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
51% / 27% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,680 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Culver City, CA 90230-3519
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,945 (31,945 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 12,902 (2.46 people per house) |
| Families | 7,651 (3.18 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,506 |
| Pop. — Asian | 4,666 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 201 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 501 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,492 |
| Pop. — Other | 5,730 |
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 | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| 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 West Los Angeles College?
Ranks 3550th 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 |
$4,320  $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 West 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 West 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?
West Los Angeles College Ranks 2471st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,889 | 44 |  28% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $755 | 86 |  55% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,187 | 1 |  1% |
| Any financial aid type | 87 |  56% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at West Los Angeles College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 60 | 78 | 138 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,335 | 2,339 | 3,674 |
Hispanic | 845 | 1,424 | 2,269 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 268 | 415 | 683 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 15 | 26 | 41 |
White Non-Hispanic | 431 | 712 | 1,143 |
Race Unknown | 263 | 469 | 732 |
| Total | 3,217 | 5,463 | 8,680 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at West Los Angeles College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 115 | 167 | |
| 2 | 85 | 87 | |
| 36 | 1 | 37 | |
| 4 | 28 | 32 | |
| 9 | 23 | 32 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
West Los Angeles College Ranks 374th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $74,353 ($79,117 male / $69,480 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 89 (45 male / 44 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 267 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,166,700 |
West Los Angeles College Summary
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WLAC is a part of the California Community Colleges system, within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), and fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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