Los Angeles Harbor College
About Los Angeles Harbor College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Los Angeles Harbor College teaches in Wilmington, beside the Port of Los Angeles, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and biology are among its largest programs.
Founded
1949
Location
Wilmington, California
Students
6,694
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
36.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-state: $10,568
Avg Net Price
$13,250
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,133
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
36.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.9%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
32.9%
$/Student
$9.2K
Class Size
Large
The 36.4% graduation rate is below average, but 71.9% 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
$1,238
In-State
$10,568
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,772
After Financial Aid
$13,250
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,533
Receive Grants
19.8%
Take Loans
0.5%
Tuition is $1,238/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $13,250.
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 Los Angeles Harbor College fund their education.
While in School
19.8%
Get Grants
Free money
0.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,624
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 Los Angeles Harbor College.
Gender
60.1%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,694
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
35.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 55.4% 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
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,694
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Los Angeles Harbor College fields 6 varsity teams with 171 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
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
171
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
54% / 46%
92
Men
79
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Los Angeles Harbor Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,133
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$42K
1143 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$39K
305 grads
4yr Earnings
Biology, General
—
106 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
74 grads
Psychology, General
—
64 grads
Economics
—
33 grads
Graduates earn about $31K six years out, growing to $41K 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.