West Los Angeles College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3094 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #869 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #801 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #72 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Culver |
| #488 of 1,026 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 9,255
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- wlac.edu
West Los Angeles College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Los Angeles College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,421 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,138 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
West Los Angeles College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 4583 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1826 (20%) |
| White | 1664 (18%) |
| Asian | 433 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 405 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 273 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,857
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,196 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,196 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,530 |
| Fee in-district | $42 |
| Fee in-state | $42 |
| Fee out-of-state | $42 |
West Los Angeles College majors
West Los Angeles College has granted 66 bachelor's degrees in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Los Angeles College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 400 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 121 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 66 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 64 | |
| Sociology, General | 43 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 42 | |
| Psychology, General | 40 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 35 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 33 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 31 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 10 | |
| Real Estate | 10 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Information Technology | 6 | |
| Legal Studies | 6 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 6 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 3 | |
| Women's Studies | 3 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | |
| Drawing | 2 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,129 | 66 |
West Los Angeles College has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 28% | 28% |
Publications & Citations
West Los Angeles College has published 4,015 scientific papers with 210,444 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Genetics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Psychiatry, Pathology, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 154 | 1758 |
| 1994 | 195 | 2018 |
| 1995 | 153 | 2423 |
| 1996 | 221 | 2739 |
| 1997 | 190 | 3374 |
| 1998 | 216 | 4006 |
| 1999 | 185 | 4714 |
| 2000 | 115 | 5324 |
| 2001 | 62 | 5715 |
| 2002 | 83 | 6064 |
| 2003 | 79 | 6239 |
| 2004 | 77 | 6239 |
| 2005 | 75 | 6601 |
| 2006 | 69 | 7132 |
| 2007 | 78 | 7289 |
| 2008 | 44 | 6840 |
| 2009 | 47 | 7216 |
| 2010 | 51 | 7270 |
| 2011 | 61 | 7262 |
| 2012 | 86 | 7632 |
| 2013 | 57 | 7556 |
| 2014 | 71 | 7702 |
| 2015 | 78 | 7312 |
| 2016 | 56 | 7187 |
| 2017 | 48 | 6928 |
| 2018 | 58 | 6868 |
| 2019 | 43 | 7051 |
| 2020 | 60 | 7809 |
| 2021 | 44 | 7812 |
| 2022 | 62 | 7220 |
| 2023 | 57 | 6998 |
| 2024 | 45 | 6235 |
| 2025 | 52 | 5371 |
West Los Angeles College alumni
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Dax Shepard
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm editoractortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Dax Randall Shepard is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Since 2018, he has hosted Armchair Expert, a podcast in which he interviews celebrities, journalists, and academics about their lives.
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Jhené Aiko
- Occupations
- singersongwritersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo is an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Aiko embarked on her musical career in 2002, as a backing vocalist and music video performer for the R&B group B2K. She was signed by their record label, The Ultimate Group that same year and was marketed as the "cousin" of B2K member Lil' Fizz to cultivate her own following, although they are not related. Her debut album, slated for a 2003 release through the label with Epic Records, was shelved due to Aiko instead further pursuing her education.
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LaVar Ball
- Occupations
- basketball playerAmerican football playerentrepreneur
- Biography
-
LaVar Christopher Ball is an American businessman. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the sports apparel company Big Baller Brand and founder of the now defunct Junior Basketball Association (JBA). He is the father of two professional basketball players: Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. LiAngelo, his second oldest son, is signed with Def Jam as a hip hop recording artist.
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Schoolboy Q
- Occupations
- songwriterrappermusician
- Biography
-
Quincy Matthew Hanley, better known by his stage name Schoolboy Q (stylized as ScHoolboy Q), is an American rapper who began recording in 2007, and released his first two mixtapes, ScHoolboy Turned Hustla (2008) and Gangsta & Soul (2009) to local success. After signing with the Carson-based record label Top Dawg Entertainment, Hanley's debut studio album, Setbacks (2011) and its follow-up, Habits & Contradictions (2012) were both released to positive critical response; both also performed moderately on the US Billboard 200 chart as digital exclusives.
General info
| Alternative names | West L.A. College West LA West LA College West L.A. WestLA WLAC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 371 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9000 Overland Avenue Culver City, California, 90230-3519 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 3102874200 |