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Public 2 Year

Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles, California

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Overview

Enrollment

4,913
Los Angeles Southwest College overview
Location Los Angeles, California
Online lasc.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Los Angeles Southwest College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) is a public community college located in the West Athens-Westmont area of Los Angeles County, approximately 8 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Established in 1967 in response to the Watts Riots, the college serves the South Los Angeles community from its 65-acre campus, which features modern classroom buildings and laboratory facilities. LASC offers associate degrees and certificate programs, with strong emphasis in nursing, business administration, and liberal arts transfer programs. The campus includes a comprehensive student services building, library, and lecture halls, while operating as a non-residential commuter campus serving primarily local students.

Los Angeles Southwest College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,196
In State Costs for Los Angeles Southwest College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$42
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,784
Budget for Other Expenses$4,860
Total One Year Cost$25,034

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,828
Out of State Costs for Los Angeles Southwest College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$42
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,784
Budget for Other Expenses$4,860
Total One Year Cost$33,666

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Los Angeles Southwest College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 38%
Health Professions 38%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
Business 6%
Psychology 4%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117715 IPEDS survey data for Los Angeles Southwest College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024