Los Angeles Southwest College, CA
Public
2-Year • Medium
Associate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Los Angeles Southwest College Rankings
Affordability91
Retention7
Graduation1
Earnings5
Diversity70
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Los Angeles Southwest College
-
Bachelor’s
58%
Associate’s
42%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing6%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences6%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities67%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Los Angeles Southwest College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Los Angeles Southwest College
$1K
In-State Tuition
$8K
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$7K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $21K | $19K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Los Angeles Southwest College
3%
Receive Federal Loans
$9K
Median Federal Debt
18%
Repayment Rate
$95
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 82% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 5% | 11% | 12% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $17K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $10K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 17% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 18% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 28% | 49% | 50% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Los Angeles Southwest College
57%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
13%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 4% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 13% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 19% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9% | 41% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Los Angeles Southwest College
78%
Employment Rate
$20K
Median Salary
$11K
25 Pctl Salary
$32K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 78% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 77% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 77% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 75% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 78% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $11K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $20K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $32K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $20K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $23K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $25K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Los Angeles Southwest College
4,909
Undergraduates
34%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 70% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 30% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 41% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 10% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 76% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 20% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Los Angeles Southwest College, CA
Borner's Barber College
2 miles, N
UEI College-Gardena
3 miles, S
El Camino Community College District
3 miles, SW