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$1,238Tuition
7,277Students
21%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,537Earnings
Public4-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,130
Average Net Price
$7,131
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$143/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
25.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.0%

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 $6,841
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,739
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,381
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,477

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Cost Overview

Most families at West Los Angeles College pay between $6,700 and $10,500 per year depending on their income level. Low-income students (under $30K) face net costs of $6,841 annually, while higher earners ($75-110K) pay $10,477. Over four years, total costs range from about $27,000 to $42,000. The college serves a predominantly working-class community in Culver City, drawing 90% of students from California.

Graduates typically carry $13,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $143. With median earnings hitting $38,537 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 4.5% of income. This community college focuses on career preparation and transfer pathways rather than four-year degrees. Only 20% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting many families earn just above poverty thresholds. Students from low-income households get the strongest value proposition here.

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