- 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 (2026)
- 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-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
191 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 45% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,690 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
56:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,845 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
8,845 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
10,690 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,845 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,845 students
5,816 students
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
66%
46%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
17%
23%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
42%
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 $1,236. 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 $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,220
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,810
$6,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,431
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,500
$6,272
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.
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