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 20,418 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
Enrollment: 20,418 students
In-state tuition: $1,142
Out-state tuition: $5,678
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 86%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of El Camino Community College District has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The El Camino Community College District diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,418 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
7,503 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
12,915 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,503 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,915 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
13%
% Hispanic
52%
45%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
14%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
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 $1,993. 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 $7,120. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,993
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,678
$7,120
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,133
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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