| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
The mission of West Los Angeles College is to serve the students and the community by providing quality instructional and support services including programs, facilities, and open access for all who can benefit from its instruction.
The college, as an institution of higher learning, is committed to an environment that reflects respect for all students. The college provides an educational experience that is challenging and inclusive of the needs of its diverse student body. The college affirms the belief that multiculturalism contributes to the success of all students as they learn to value the diversity of the college and society. West Los Angeles College’s mission is founded upon a commitment to assist each student in developing an educational success strategy. The college implements its mission through:
Transfer Education to provide general education and major preparation for those students who plan to continue their studies at a four-year college or university.
Career and Occupational Education providing certificate and associate degree programs to meet the needs of those students preparing for employment in a changing, globally-centered society, and those currently employed who wish to train themselves or update their skills to meet the growing demands of increasingly interdependent societies.
General Education to introduce students to the humanities, the arts, the social and natural sciences, allowing them the opportunity for personal, intellectual and cultural growth; while providing oral and written communication, mathematics, critical thinking skills, and international perspectives necessary to succeed in life.
Foundation Skills Program to provide students with the necessary capabilities in mathematics, verbal and written language skills, and study skills to successfully complete a certificate, degree, or transfer program.
Economic Development to develop educational partnerships with business, industry, labor and government in order to offer programs for the working adult or those preparing for work, recognizing that the nature of work grows increasingly international in content and global in scope.
Continuing Education to meet, where possible, educational needs of the community not otherwise served by regular college programs.
Support Services to assist students in defining and achieving their educational goals.
Student Activities to involve students more fully in the college experience.
The college promotes and encourages the continuous and timely examination of college programs and services to assess their effectiveness and ensure maintenance of academic excellence.
West Los Angeles College better known as WEST (also called West L.A. College or WLAC) is a public community college located in West Los Angeles, California. It opened in 1969 and serves approximately 8000 students.
WLAC is a part of the California Community Colleges System, within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), and fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school offers Associate's degrees, 18 vocationally oriented programs in addition to 25 transfer programs.
WLAC fields teams in 8 intercollegiate sports with 5 men's teams and 3 women's teams. The Hustling Oilers are members of the Western State Conference.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 780 | $ 780 | $ 4,320 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 456 | $ 780 | $ 4,620 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,852 | 27% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 524 | 45% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,868 | 2% | |
Any Aid: |
46% |
