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$1,238Tuition
3,793Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$32,172Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,130
Average Net Price
$6,683
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Loan Repayment Rate
17.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.6%

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 $5,735
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,777
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,848
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,979

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,735 annually, while those making $75,000 to $110,000 face $11,979 per year. Over two years, costs range from roughly $11,500 to $24,000 depending on family income. The college serves a working-class community where affordability matters most.

Only 24.59% of students receive Pell Grants, and just 1.44% take federal loans. Most students avoid debt entirely at this South LA institution. Those who do borrow face manageable payments since graduates earn a median $35,330 within a year of completing programs. The 90% employment rate shows students land jobs quickly after finishing workforce training programs.

Low-income families get the best financial deal here. Students from households earning under $48,000 pay less than $8,000 annually, making this one of the most affordable pathways to career training or university transfer in Los Angeles County.

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