East Los Angeles College

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Website: East Los Angeles College

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East Los Angeles College School Description

East Los Angeles College is dedicated to providing the highest quality of transfer and workforce education courses, along with superior adult education, basic skills, and community service programs. We serve a culturally diverse community in a dynamic urban setting with the purpose of supporting students in achieving associate of arts degrees, general education, skill/certificates, and/or personal development. The college seeks to fulfill the potential of each student through innovative teaching methods, the latest in educational technology, and committed support services.

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE has an international, multicultural student body that complements the 14 communities comprising its primary service area. The college offers both academic transfer courses which prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities and occupational programs which prepare students for careers in two years or less.

LAC has established itself as the choice of those who wish to fulfill their educational dreams. With focus and dedication, ELAC has clearly shown that it is the college of choice for community members in the Los Angeles area and the San Gabriel Valley. This Schedule of Classes demonstrates our commitment to providing you with a wealth of choices to further your educational goals. You might pay particular attention to the fact that we have expanded popular course offerings and scheduled classes at times most requested by students. Every segment of the college is attuned to your goals of academic achievement. Our singular goal is to provide an environment that will be your GATEWAY to the future.

The college is located in the suburban community of Monterey Park, California, ten miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The location of the College allows for recreational activities in the desert, the mountains, at the beach and numerous amusement parks and special attractions for which Southern California is well known.

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East Los Angeles College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

East Los Angeles College is a community college, of the Los Angeles Community College District, located in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park. It compliments 14 communities comprising its primary service area. With an enrollment of 20,000 students ELAC, as it is known, is the largest campus in the Los Angeles Community College District. It was located in northeastern East Los Angeles (hence the name) before that part of unincorporated East Los Angeles was annexed by Monterey Park in the early 1970s. ELAC, , is located in the southern area of Monterey Park where it is primarily populated by second generation Mexicans/Hispanics/Latinos (the areas north of the hills are heavily populated by second generation Chinese Americans).

ELAC is a two year college, offering associate degree programs in over 25 fields as well as both academic transfer courses which prepare students for admission to the University of California and California State University system and occupational programs which prepare students for careers in two years or less.

ELAC is considered by many as the primary accessible higher education stepping stone for East Los Angeles (East LA) and its surrounding areas e.g. Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, City of Commerce, Montebello, Bell, Bell Gardens, Maywood, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Vernon; as well as the South West Chino Ville(where all asians live) areas of Alhambra and Monterey Park. ELAC offers high school students that did not acquire the GPA, grades, or missed the college/university deadlines an opportunity to acquire and/or further develop the necessary Math, English, study and discipline skills, explore majors and career fields, and be able to research four year colleges and universities that grant B.A./B.S. degrees.

Associated Students Union

The Associated Students Union (ASU) is an organization that emphasizes social and cultural programs representative of the varied student body. Campus clubs have open membership to students who are members of the ASU.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
50%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,585
Students Receiving Aid:
68%
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East Los Angeles College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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East Los Angeles College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Part-Time 50%
Full-Time 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 63%
Asian 15%
Caucasian 10%
Other 8%
African-American 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Percent of Students International: 1%

East Los Angeles College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 702 $ 792 $ 5,585
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 690 $ 780 $ 5,426
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 12 $ 12 $ 159
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,051 39%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,007 68%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,430 1%  
Any Aid:
  68%  

College Advice on East Los Angeles College

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Question: East los angeles college?

is it dangerous to go to ELAC? i heard rumors. btw. im only gonna take the bus. how long it is gonna be from downtown LA to ELAC? thx guys
7 months ago

Best Answer

The college is actually in Monterey Park. That area is very safe and so is any college. There is a Sheriffs station and a Highway Patrol station nearby And it depends on where in downtown you start from and what lines you take. There are various routes you can take. I would estimate within one hour you can be at the college from City hall.

Best Answer

Yes, in my opinion. Since they moved into the tech building, they have a very good facility, and their courses are very thorough.

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