El Camino Community College District

16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • The Mission of El Camino College is to meet the educational needs of our diverse community and ensure student success by offering quality, comprehensive educational opportunities.

School Highlights

El Camino Community College District serves 21,664 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 21,664 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,142
  • Out-state tuition: $5,678
  • Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

El Camino Community College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 536 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
El Camino Community College District
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
536 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of El Camino Community College District has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The El Camino Community College District diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
21,664 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
7,829 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
13,835 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
142 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,829 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,835 students
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
43%
46%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
14%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
14%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,678 is less than the state average of $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,678
$6,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,133
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Founded in 1947, El Camino College is situated on a beautiful and spacious 126-acre campus near Torrance, California. The college enrolls more than 25,000 students each semester and boasts a curriculum of over 850 highly regarded academic and career programs taught by exceptional faculty. Today, El Camino College students enjoy a broad curriculum featuring nearly 2,500 different classes offered in some 850 different programs. With more courses available during a variety of class times, including online and telecourses, students have wide flexibility in individual scheduling. The college confers the associate degree each spring on some 1,400 students who have completed their 60 semester units and who have satisfied their major field of study obligations. Many students each year also qualify for certificates of completion, signifying course requirements have been met in major skill areas. Located centrally in the South Bay, the El Camino College District encompasses five unified and high school districts, twelve elementary school districts and nine cities, a population of almost one million. The El Camino Community College District includes the cities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Lennox and Inglewood. El Camino College has been proud to serve our community's educational and cultural needs through outstanding course offerings, diverse entertainment venues, and exceptional athletic and fitness opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does El Camino Community College District cost?
El Camino Community College District's tuition is approximately $1,142 for In-State students and $5,678 for Out-State students.
What is El Camino Community College District's ranking?
El Camino Community College District ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 21,664 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,142
  • Out-state tuition: $5,678
  • Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Theatre of Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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