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 10,690 students (17% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 10,690 students
In-state tuition: $1,220
Out-state tuition: $6,810
Minority enrollment: 83%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 191 teachers has declined by 47% over five years.
Los Angeles Mission College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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The student population of Los Angeles Mission College has grown by 13% over five years.
The Los Angeles Mission College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 45% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,220 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 $6,810 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Los Angeles Mission College cost?
Los Angeles Mission College's tuition is approximately $1,220 for In-State students and $6,810 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Los Angeles Mission College is National Career College (6.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 10,690 students
In-state tuition: $1,220
Out-state tuition: $6,810
Minority enrollment: 83%
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.
