Important Academic Statistics

Total 14,611 students attended Los Angeles City College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 157 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 335 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 397 (full-time) and 359 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Los Angeles City College is 29% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population14,611
Graduation Rate29%
Number of Faculty492
Student to Faculty Ratio30 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Los Angeles City College is $10,572 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,123 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$10,572
Average Financial Amount$4,123

Offered Certificate Programs

Los Angeles City College offers 66 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,644 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate350782
2 Years Certificate280848
4 Years Certificate3012
Total6601,644

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Los Angeles City College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,644 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 782 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 848 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 12 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 0 completers
Ethnic Studies0
Communication and Journalism 2 completers
Radio and Television2
Communications Technologies 28 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant16
Recording Arts Technology/Technician6
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects6
Computer and Information Sciences 42 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer28
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst3
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications11
Education 10 completers
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs10
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 92 completers
Japanese Language and Literature13
Korean Language and Literature35
Russian Language and Literature23
Spanish Language and Literature7
American Sign Language (ASL)1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)13
Work and Family Studies 126 completers
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management9
Child Care Provider/Assistant117
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 1 completers
Physical Fitness Technician1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 7 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration7
Visual and Performing Arts 70 completers
Graphic Design3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts23
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology5
Cinematography and Film/Video Production39
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 2 completers
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer2
Business 158 completers
Business/Commerce43
Business Administration and Management24
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping7
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science9
Small Business Administration/Management3
Banking and Financial Support Services11
Real Estate27
Taxation7
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations27
Total782
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism 1 completers
Radio and Television1
Communications Technologies 12 completers
Recording Arts Technology/Technician12
Computer and Information Sciences 29 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer2
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance26
Work and Family Studies 15 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management11
Child Care Provider/Assistant4
Legal Studies 11 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 709 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies709
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 3 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration3
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair0
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician0
Visual and Performing Arts 42 completers
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts9
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2
Cinematography and Film/Video Production31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 24 completers
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician14
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling10
Business 1 completers
Business/Commerce0
Business Administration and Management0
Retail Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1
Small Business Administration/Management0
Banking and Financial Support Services0
Real Estate0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations0
Total848
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Visual and Performing Arts 5 completers
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 7 completers
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician7
Total12

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 14,611 students have enrolled into Los Angeles City College. By gender, 6,413 male and 8,198 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,738 White (18.74%), 1,212 Black/African American (8.30%), 7,968 Hispanic (54.53%), 1,398 Asian (9.57%), and 9,246 students with other races. 381 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total14,6116,4138,198
American Indian/Native American19109
Asian1,398639759
Black/African American1,212492720
Hispanic7,9683,4774,491
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1798
White2,7381,2141,524
Two More455196259
Un-Known423198225
Non-resident Alien381178203

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