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El Camino Community College District

El Camino Community College District

Torrance, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

El Camino College is a 2-year community college in the South Bay district of Los Angeles. El Camino offers transfer agreements with a number of 4-year colleges and universities and ranks second among all southern California community colleges in number of students admitted to UCLA. The Center for the Arts at El Camino plays host to a number of prominent performing artists throughout the year as well as South Bay’s annual production of The Nutcracker. The campus is also home to the El Camino Planetarium featuring technology capable of projecting over 8,500 stars and planets.

Average Net Price:
$9,434
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$9,434
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,144
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$7,630
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$2136
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,379
$30k - $48k
$4,632
$48k - $75k
$7,461
$75k - $110k
$9,809
$110k+
$10,042
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,540
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,130
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,328

 

Students receiving state aid
67%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2476
Students receiving federal aid
67%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,130
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,927,448
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,735,879

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,328
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$53
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,328
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,785

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
5500
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 27

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
591
$30k - $48k
305
$48k - $75k
184
$75k - $110k
42
$110k+
3

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
21,599
Total Number of Undergrads
21,599
Student:Faculty Ratio
27:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
74

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
48%
52%
Residency
In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
17
Countries Represented
30
Ethnicity
African American
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
49%
White
15%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
10%
Percent of First Generation Students
57%
Student Organizations
20
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$53

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Lizbette's Review

from Los Angeles, CA

El Camino College has great resources for students to complete their daily assignments. The parking has improved and it makes it easier to arrive for class on time. The library has great tutors availa...

Sandra's Review

from Los Angeles, CA

in my opinion el camino college is a great school. the counselors and teachers that i've had are very helpful. i rate this the number one community college. ...

Shanese's Review

from Torrance, CA

The teachers here at El Camino really love their job and helping students. Of course there are a few exceptions, but rare here at El Camino. The tutoring offered are very helpful as well. They offer v...