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 (26-27)
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 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 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (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.
What is El Camino Community College District's ranking?
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Quick Facts (26-27)
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)
Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Theatre of Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
