El Camino Community College District
About El Camino Community College District
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
El Camino College teaches in Torrance, in the South Bay of Los Angeles, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business, the sciences and psychology are its largest programs, and most of its students are working toward a transfer.
Founded
1947
Location
Torrance, California
Students
19,210
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,144
Out-of-state: $7,630
Avg Net Price
$5,968
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,589
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
73.3%
Transfer Out
10%
Teaching Quality
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
35.1%
$/Student
$6.8K
Class Size
Large
The 41.8% graduation rate is below average, but 73.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,144
In-State
$7,630
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,136
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,246
After Financial Aid
$5,968
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,319
Receive Grants
27.3%
Take Loans
0.5%
Tuition is $1,144/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,968.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at El Camino Community College District fund their education.
While in School
27.3%
Get Grants
Free money
0.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,500
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends El Camino Community College District.
Gender
53.1%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
19,210
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
56.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
28.7%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 56.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
19,210
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
El Camino Community College District fields 14 varsity teams with 483 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
14
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
483
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
66% / 34%
318
Men
165
Women
11
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of El Camino Community College Districtearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,589
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
796 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
289 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
282 grads
Psychology, General
—
207 grads
Sociology
—
112 grads
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
112 grads
Graduates earn about $31K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.