West Los Angeles College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3231 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #894 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #826 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #70 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Culver |
| #468 of 1,035 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 61 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 9,299
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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.
1,378 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,494 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 | 4445 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1953 (21%) |
| White | 1727 (19%) |
| Two or more races | 391 (4%) |
| Asian | 380 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 318 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 42 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.2%) |
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
- $6,817
- Students receiving aid
- 70%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,196 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,196 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,088 |
| Fee in-district | $42 |
| Fee in-state | $42 |
| Fee out-of-state | $42 |
West Los Angeles College majors
West Los Angeles College has granted 56 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 | 358 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 117 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 93 | |
| Psychology, General | 63 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 56 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 49 | |
| Sociology, General | 48 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 35 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 34 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 33 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 14 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 11 | |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | |
| Real Estate | 10 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Information Technology | 6 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Legal Studies | 4 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Drawing | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 1,090 | 56 |
West Los Angeles College has a graduation rate of 21%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 19% | 24% |
Publications & Citations
West Los Angeles College has published 3,970 scientific papers with 205,817 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 144 | 1557 |
| 1993 | 154 | 1756 |
| 1994 | 196 | 2009 |
| 1995 | 153 | 2421 |
| 1996 | 221 | 2734 |
| 1997 | 190 | 3373 |
| 1998 | 215 | 4001 |
| 1999 | 185 | 4704 |
| 2000 | 115 | 5320 |
| 2001 | 62 | 5702 |
| 2002 | 83 | 6060 |
| 2003 | 79 | 6243 |
| 2004 | 77 | 6238 |
| 2005 | 75 | 6599 |
| 2006 | 69 | 7130 |
| 2007 | 78 | 7288 |
| 2008 | 44 | 6840 |
| 2009 | 47 | 7214 |
| 2010 | 51 | 7266 |
| 2011 | 61 | 7256 |
| 2012 | 86 | 7624 |
| 2013 | 57 | 7550 |
| 2014 | 71 | 7694 |
| 2015 | 78 | 7258 |
| 2016 | 55 | 7180 |
| 2017 | 48 | 6921 |
| 2018 | 58 | 6858 |
| 2019 | 43 | 7043 |
| 2020 | 60 | 7801 |
| 2021 | 44 | 7803 |
| 2022 | 62 | 7215 |
| 2023 | 57 | 6983 |
| 2024 | 45 | 6155 |
West Los Angeles College alumni
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Dax Shepard
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorfilm directortelevision presenter
- Biography
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Dax Randall Shepard is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker and podcaster. 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
- singer-songwritersingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo is an American R&B singer-songwriter and rapper. 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
- entrepreneurbasketball playerAmerican football player
- 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: Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. LiAngelo, his second oldest son, has recently signed a record deal with Def Jam as a hip hop recording artist.
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Schoolboy Q
- Occupations
- rappermusiciansongwriter
- Biography
-
Quincy Matthew Hanley, better known by his stage name Schoolboy Q (stylized as ScHoolboy Q), is an American rapper from South Los Angeles, California. He 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 | 356 |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9000 Overland Avenue Culver City, California, 90230-3519 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 3102874200 |