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 9,451 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
Enrollment: 9,451 students
In-state tuition: $1,220
Out-state tuition: $6,810
Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
Minority enrollment: 90%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Los Angeles Mission College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Los Angeles Mission College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,451 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,557 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
7,894 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
523 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,557 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,894 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
4%
13%
% Hispanic
79%
45%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
10%
26%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
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 $1,993. 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 $7,120. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,220
$1,993
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,810
$7,120
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,431
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (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.
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