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West Los Angeles College student guide: campus events and game days, $9,634 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.

What's on at West Los Angeles College

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

West Los Angeles College at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates7,284
AdmissionOpen
Average net price$9,634per year, after aid
Total cost$17,336per year, before aid
Graduation rate28%
Median earnings$38,53710 years after starting
Median debt$13,500at graduation
Students per teacher26 to 1

Most popular majors

  1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's Degree · 475 reported graduates
  2. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 474 reported graduates
  3. Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 137 reported graduates
  4. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 108 reported graduates
  5. Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's Degree · 93 reported graduates

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

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Questions students ask about West Los Angeles College

How much does West Los Angeles College cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,634 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $17,336 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at West Los Angeles College?

28% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time. Source: College Scorecard.

Is West Los Angeles College hard to get into?

West Los Angeles College has open admission. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at West Los Angeles College?

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate's degree), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (undergraduate certificate or diploma), Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (undergraduate certificate or diploma). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do West Los Angeles College students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $38,537. Source: College Scorecard.

When was West Los Angeles College founded?

West Los Angeles College was founded in 1969. Source: Wikidata.

Where is West Los Angeles College?

9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA, about 12 miles from South Gate.

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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.

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