West Los Angeles College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3138 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #882 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #814 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Culver |
| #369 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,656
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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.
1,190 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,181 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 | 4289 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1787 (21%) |
| White | 1343 (16%) |
| Asian | 501 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 351 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 287 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 67 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (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
- $6,951
- Students receiving aid
- 65%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,196 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,196 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,828 |
| Fee in-district | $42 |
| Fee in-state | $42 |
| Fee out-of-state | $42 |
West Los Angeles College majors
West Los Angeles College has granted 58 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 | 351 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 134 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 125 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 76 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 58 | |
| Psychology, General | 52 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 48 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 41 | |
| Sociology, General | 30 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 21 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 19 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 16 | |
| History, General | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 12 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 12 | |
| Real Estate | 12 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Information Technology | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 7 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 5 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 3 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 3 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Legal Studies | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,142 | 58 |
West Los Angeles College has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 26% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Los Angeles College has published 3,565 scientific papers with 159,277 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Genetics, Computer Science, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Pathology, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 126 | 1107 |
| 1992 | 140 | 1320 |
| 1993 | 144 | 1473 |
| 1994 | 181 | 1651 |
| 1995 | 152 | 1910 |
| 1996 | 216 | 2265 |
| 1997 | 180 | 2681 |
| 1998 | 182 | 3164 |
| 1999 | 171 | 3747 |
| 2000 | 104 | 4218 |
| 2001 | 59 | 4491 |
| 2002 | 74 | 4817 |
| 2003 | 73 | 4919 |
| 2004 | 71 | 4995 |
| 2005 | 57 | 5410 |
| 2006 | 54 | 5792 |
| 2007 | 65 | 6141 |
| 2008 | 40 | 5477 |
| 2009 | 34 | 5861 |
| 2010 | 48 | 6006 |
| 2011 | 49 | 5844 |
| 2012 | 68 | 6054 |
| 2013 | 53 | 5861 |
| 2014 | 51 | 5955 |
| 2015 | 73 | 5858 |
| 2016 | 52 | 5551 |
| 2017 | 55 | 5392 |
| 2018 | 57 | 5452 |
| 2019 | 38 | 5415 |
| 2020 | 54 | 5949 |
| 2021 | 42 | 6142 |
| 2022 | 56 | 5718 |
| 2023 | 44 | 5071 |
West Los Angeles College alumni
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Dax Shepard
- Occupations
- voice actoractortelevision presenterfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Dax Randall Shepard is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker and podcaster. Since 2018, he has hosted Armchair Expert, a podcast on which he interviews celebrities, journalists, and academics about their lives.
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Jhené Aiko
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwritersongwriter
- Biography
-
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo is an American R&B singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. 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
- entrepreneurplayer of American footballbasketball 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 three professional basketball players: Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo, Greensboro Swarm shooting guard LiAngelo and Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo.
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Schoolboy Q
- Occupations
- musicianrappersongwriter
- Biography
-
Quincy Matthew Hanley, better known by his stage name Schoolboy Q (stylized as ScHoolboy Q), is an American rapper from Carson, California. Hanley released his debut mixtape, ScHoolboy Turned Hustla (2008) and its sequel, Gangsta & Soul the following year. Through the Carson-based record label Top Dawg Entertainment, Hanley independently released his debut album, Setbacks (2011) and its follow up, Habits & Contradictions (2012) to positive reception; both performed moderately on the 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 | 361 |
| 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 |