West Los Angeles College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3012 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #868 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #800 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Culver |
| #317 of 1,038 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 9,481
- 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.
650 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,417 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 | 4563 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1781 (19%) |
| White | 1562 (16%) |
| Asian | 682 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 412 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 372 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (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
- $6,319
- Students receiving aid
- 59%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,196 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,196 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,970 |
| Fee in-district | $42 |
| Fee in-state | $42 |
| Fee out-of-state | $42 |
West Los Angeles College majors
West Los Angeles College has granted 34 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 | 362 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 140 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 131 | |
| Psychology, General | 67 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 60 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 54 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 48 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 44 | |
| Sociology, General | 38 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 34 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 33 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 19 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 17 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 10 | |
| Real Estate | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Information Technology | 8 | |
| Anthropology, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 4 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 1 | |
| Drawing | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| Legal Studies | 1 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,199 | 34 |
West Los Angeles College has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 22% | 29% |
Publications & Citations
West Los Angeles College has published 3,023 scientific papers with 116,977 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Psychiatry, Pathology, and Neuroscience.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 99 | 716 |
| 1991 | 103 | 941 |
| 1992 | 119 | 1086 |
| 1993 | 129 | 1236 |
| 1994 | 159 | 1384 |
| 1995 | 129 | 1656 |
| 1996 | 175 | 1877 |
| 1997 | 162 | 2260 |
| 1998 | 153 | 2641 |
| 1999 | 140 | 3115 |
| 2000 | 88 | 3489 |
| 2001 | 48 | 3648 |
| 2002 | 66 | 3942 |
| 2003 | 63 | 3994 |
| 2004 | 60 | 3932 |
| 2005 | 47 | 4164 |
| 2006 | 49 | 4510 |
| 2007 | 53 | 4456 |
| 2008 | 34 | 4017 |
| 2009 | 38 | 4122 |
| 2010 | 40 | 4106 |
| 2011 | 40 | 3999 |
| 2012 | 64 | 4201 |
| 2013 | 47 | 4123 |
| 2014 | 40 | 4263 |
| 2015 | 60 | 4153 |
| 2016 | 41 | 3923 |
| 2017 | 43 | 3924 |
| 2018 | 51 | 3591 |
| 2019 | 34 | 3869 |
| 2020 | 53 | 4274 |
| 2021 | 41 | 4981 |
| 2022 | 47 | 4296 |
Notable alumni
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Dax Shepard
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm editorfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Dax Randall Shepard is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker and podcast host. Since 2018, he has hosted Armchair Expert, a podcast that interviews celebrities, journalists, and academics about their lives.
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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 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
- musicianrapper
- Biography
-
Quincy Matthew Hanley, better known by his stage name Schoolboy Q (stylized as ScHoolboy Q), is an American rapper. In 2009, Hanley signed to Carson-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and in late 2011, secured a recording contract with major label Interscope Records. Hanley is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy, alongside label-mates and fellow California-based rappers Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Kendrick Lamar.
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Warren Moon
- Occupations
- American football playerCanadian football playeractor
- Biography
-
Harold Warren Moon is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) and the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In the NFL, Moon also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. Moon is considered one of the greatest undrafted players in NFL history.
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Jeff Dedmon
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Linden Dedmon is an American former professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 250 Major League games over six seasons for the Atlanta Braves (1983–1987) and Cleveland Indians (1988). Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 200 pounds (91 kg), he attended Narbonne High School in Harbor City, California, and was selected by the Braves out of West Los Angeles College in the first round of the secondary phase of the 1980 June draft.
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Mike Chris
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Michael Chris is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who attended the West Los Angeles Junior College.
General info
| Alternative names | West L.A. College West LA West LA College West L.A. WestLA WLAC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 369 |
| 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 |