Important Academic Statistics

Total 27,855 students attended East Los Angeles College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 325 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 596 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 737 (full-time) and 618 (part-time).
The graduation rate of East Los Angeles College is 29% and transfer-out rate is 6%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population27,855
Graduation Rate29%
Number of Faculty921
Student to Faculty Ratio29 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of East Los Angeles College is $10,130 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
66% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,243 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$10,130
Average Financial Amount$3,243

Offered Certificate Programs

East Los Angeles College offers 86 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 2,943 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate90150
Less than 1-Year Certificate520964
2 Years Certificate2201,816
4 Years Certificate3013
Total8602,943

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at East Los Angeles College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 2,943 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 150 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 964 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 1,816 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 13 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture 6 completers
Architectural Technology/Technician4
Architecture and Related Services (other)2
Engineering Technology 6 completers
Surveying Technology/Surveying6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 16 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration16
Mechanics and Repairers 15 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Business 107 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping84
Real Estate23
Total150
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture 8 completers
Architectural Technology/Technician8
Architecture and Related Services (other)0
Communication and Journalism 3 completers
Journalism3
Communications Technologies 0 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant0
Recording Arts Technology/Technician0
Computer and Information Sciences 37 completers
Computer and Information Sciences30
Information Technology2
Computer Programming/Programmer0
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst0
Computer Graphics2
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3
Education 43 completers
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs43
Engineering 4 completers
Pre-Engineering4
Engineering Technology 13 completers
Biomedical Technology/Technician4
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician9
Work and Family Studies 52 completers
Adult Development and Aging5
Child Care Provider/Assistant47
Legal Studies 41 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal41
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 7 completers
Health and Physical Education/Fitness5
Physical Fitness Technician2
Science Technologies/Technicians 1 completers
Chemical Technology/Technician1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 372 completers
Corrections27
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration66
Criminal Justice/Police Science60
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)42
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician4
Fire Science/Fire-fighting125
Homeland Security6
Forensic Science and Technology42
Mechanics and Repairers 25 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair4
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician4
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician17
Visual and Performing Arts 36 completers
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts12
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology22
Visual and Performing Arts (other)2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 95 completers
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder2
Medical/Clinical Assistant10
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant13
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling62
Business 200 completers
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management45
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce2
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping96
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science13
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation4
Small Business Administration/Management8
Hospitality Administration/Management2
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Real Estate27
Taxation2
Total964
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture 6 completers
Architectural Technology/Technician6
Communications Technologies 6 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant0
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design0
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects6
Engineering Technology 3 completers
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician3
Work and Family Studies 20 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant20
Legal Studies 0 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 1,671 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,671
Mechanics and Repairers 7 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers
Graphic Design0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 67 completers
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician18
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder31
Medical/Clinical Assistant12
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling6
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0
Business 36 completers
Business Administration and Management3
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping13
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science17
International Business/Trade/Commerce0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations3
Total1,816
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 0 completers
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 13 completers
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist13
Total13

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 27,855 students have enrolled into East Los Angeles College. By gender, 13,628 male and 14,227 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,240 White (8.04%), 1,654 Black/African American (5.94%), 18,900 Hispanic (67.85%), 2,106 Asian (7.56%), and 21,809 students with other races. 141 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total27,85513,62814,227
American Indian/Native American422913
Asian2,1061,0861,020
Black/African American1,654861793
Hispanic18,9008,07210,828
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander463610
White2,2401,568672
Two More242107135
Un-Known2,4841,801683
Non-resident Alien1416873

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