College statistics
- Address:
- 1600 W Imperial Hwy
Los Angeles, CA
90047 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.lasc.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,196
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $10,530
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Los Angeles Southwest College is a public two-year community college located in Los Angeles, California, serving students across the region with transfer pathways and career preparation. The college focuses on liberal arts and sciences with a general studies and humanities curriculum.
Tuition for California residents is $1,196 per year, making it one of the most affordable pathways to higher education in the state. The college enrolls approximately 5,267 students. Out-of-state tuition is $10,530 annually. The total cost of attendance mirrors tuition, with no additional room and board figures reported, since most students commute from the surrounding area.
As a medium-sized associate college, LASC functions primarily as a transfer institution, allowing students to complete general education and prerequisite coursework before moving to four-year universities. The college serves students seeking affordable access to higher education and those exploring academic paths before committing to a bachelor's degree. Prospective students should confirm program availability and transfer agreements with their target universities. For more information, visit lasc.edu.