Los Angeles Mission College will ensure that students master academic and workplace knowledge and skills by
providing comprehensive lower-division general education, AA and AS degree programs, occupational education, occupational certificates, transfer education, developmental education, counseling and guidance, and community services which will meet the needs of people in the San Fernando Valley while protecting academic freedom and maintaining academic standards.
School Highlights
Los Angeles Mission College serves 10,128 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 10,128 students
In-state tuition: $1,220
Out-state tuition: $6,810
Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
Minority enrollment: 90%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Los Angeles Mission College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 60:1 over five years.
The Los Angeles Mission College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,128 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,896 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
8,232 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
78%
47%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
10%
23%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.70
College Completion Rate
17%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,220 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,810 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,220
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,810
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,431
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,975
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Founded in 1975, Los Angeles Mission College is the newest of the
nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District. Its
22-acre campus, located in the northeast San Fernando Valley, is
among the most scenic in the state. It has an enrollment of about
7,000 students. Small class sizes allow for close contact with
instructors. Excellent academic programs, a focus on university
transfer, and workforce training are the hallmarks of education at
Los Angeles Mission College. Los Angeles Mission College serves the
educational needs of our neighbors in the San Fernando Valley.
Throughout our 30-year history, community support and involvement
has been one of Mission College's most valued resources. We invite
you to be part of Mission College! We're located in Sylmar and have
strong, historical ties to our neighboring communities of San
Fernando, Pacoima, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City and
Granada Hills. In recent years, our enrollment base has expanded to
include many of the communities throughout the greater San Fernando
Valley, as well as Canyon Country and Santa Clarita.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Los Angeles Mission College is National Career College (6.6 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 10,128 students
In-state tuition: $1,220
Out-state tuition: $6,810
Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
Minority enrollment: 90%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
