West Los Angeles College

9000 Overland Avenue, Culver city, CA, 90230-0351 - View a map of this school Map

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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. ...

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School Overview:

  • West Los Angeles College
  • Community College Avg.
County Los Angeles County, CA -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,121 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 6,651 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 8,772 students 2,213 students
Tuition $20 per unit CA Resi -
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 62% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 34% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,030 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 61% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $903 $1,273
% Students Receiving Loans 1% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,624 $3,129

School Notes:

  • West Los Angeles College (WLAC), located on a lushly landscaped hillside in Culver City, opened its doors in February 1969. One of the nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District, the college has approximately 10,000 studen evening and weekend classes. WLAC serves Baldwin Hills, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Century City, Crenshaw, Culver City, LA Tijera/Windsor Hills, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Pacific Palisades, Palms, Playa del Rey, Venice, Westchester, West Los Angeles and Westwood. Students come from a rich mixture of nationalities and cultures.
  • Our career-oriented Certificate and Associate degree programs include several that are unique in this area, including aircraft electronics, aviation maintenance, dental hygiene, travel and hospitality, and the only paralegal program in the Los Angeles Community College District that is approved by the American Bar Association. Whether in academic or career-oriented subjects, our outstanding faculty members are experts in their fields. They have chosen to teach in a community college because they prefer to concentrate on teaching, and they value the smaller classes and greater opportunity for individualized instruction that colleges like West provide.
  • Basic 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.
  • The college is fully accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities, and offers 25 transfer and 18 vocationally-oriented programs. The American Dental Association and the Federal Aviation Administration also recognize the vocational curricula offered here at West Los Angeles College.
  • Profile last updated: 10/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Culver City to unveil remodeled shopping mall (Los Angeles Times)
    posted on October 8, 2009 at 02:37:19 am
    The revamped and renamed Fox Hills Mall -- now Westfield Culver City -- officially opens Thursday. The city hopes to lure more affluent shoppers and boost its retail revenue. Even as Culver City's downtown has evolved into a vibrant hangout with bustling theaters and restaurants, the commercial district in the town's southern Fox Hills area has remained a gritty mix of offices, mini-malls, tire ...
  • West Los Angeles College Announces Online Degree Program for International Students (PRWeb)
    posted on September 16, 2009 at 12:55:45 am
    USDegreeOnline.wlac.edu among Lowest Tuition in the U.S.Fully Accredited California College Offers Online Degrees (PRWeb Sep 15, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2883164.htm
  • Clark Ready To Carry On Samohi Football Legacy (Santa Monica Mirror)
    posted on September 3, 2009 at 07:47:30 pm
    Jose Perez, defensive end and outside linebacker, Keelan Malone, middle linebacker and fullback, Garrett Safron, quarterback, Luke Zelon, outside linebacker and halfback, and Chris Featherstone, wide receiver and cornerback.
  • SMC Aims To End Its Struggle In Football (Santa Monica Mirror)
    posted on August 13, 2009 at 05:26:43 pm
    Four years ago Santa Monica College won the Western State Conference football championship. However, there hasn't been a lot of success since then. Following three consecutive losing seasons, the Corsairs will begin practice August 13 and their games in the 2009 season will begin a month later.
  • Crawford finds comfort as new leader of Oxnard (Ventura County Star)
    posted on July 18, 2009 at 07:06:55 am
    Jonas Crawford’s first month at Oxnard College was an eye-opening experience.

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