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$1,238Tuition
10,857Students
24%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,190Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,130
Average Net Price
$7,532
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$135/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
32.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,229
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,258
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,294
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,219

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $7,229 and $12,219 annually depending on income, making this one of LA's most affordable college options. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay around $7,200 per year. Those from higher-income households still pay under $13,000 annually. A two-year degree costs roughly $14,500 to $24,500 total.

LACC functions as LA's budget-friendly gateway to higher education, serving a heavily Hispanic student body in one of America's most expensive cities. Monthly loan payments average just $135 for the small fraction who borrow. With 87.5% of graduates finding employment, the college delivers solid job preparation without crushing debt. Median earnings hit $36,190 within ten years of starting.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here. Only 3.44% take federal loans, and 26% receive Pell Grants. The college offers practical workforce training at community college prices in an expensive metropolitan market.

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