East Los Angeles College California

Large California community college in Monterey Park with low tuition and high enrollment serving the suburban Los Angeles region.

College statistics

Address:
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA
91754
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.elac.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,196
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,530
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,196
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$10,530
Total Student Enrollment:
30,321
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

East Los Angeles College is a public two-year community college located in Monterey Park, California, serving the greater Los Angeles area. The college enrolls over 30,000 students and offers transfer pathways and career preparation programs, with Social Sciences as a primary undergraduate focus.

In-state tuition is $1,196 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,530. The college's low cost of attendance makes it an entry point for students seeking an affordable start to higher education in a suburban setting.

This college works well for students beginning their higher education journey, those seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year institution, and working adults in the Los Angeles area. Community colleges like ELAC play a crucial role as transfer pathways; many students earn their associate degree here and continue to bachelor's programs elsewhere. For more information, visit www.elac.edu/

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