Los Angeles Pierce College
About Los Angeles Pierce College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Los Angeles Pierce College teaches in the San Fernando Valley and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It keeps a working farm of several hundred acres in the middle of the city, and the sciences, business and economics are its largest programs.
Founded
1947
Location
Woodland Hills, California
Students
13,436
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
46.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-state: $10,572
Avg Net Price
$13,270
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,521
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
46.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
76.4%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
35.3%
$/Student
$8.9K
Class Size
Large
While 46.3% finish in 4 years, 76.4% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,238
In-State
$10,572
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
$21,400
After Financial Aid
$13,270
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,626
Receive Grants
28.2%
Take Loans
2.6%
Tuition is $1,238/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $13,270.
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 Pierce College fund their education.
While in School
28.2%
Get Grants
Free money
2.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$15,511
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,936
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$137/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,936, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
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 Pierce College.
Gender
53.3%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
13,436
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55.5%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
31.8%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 55.5% 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
13,436
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
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
Los Angeles Pierce College fields 6 varsity teams with 223 student athletes, about 2% 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: Football
Student Athletes
223
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
80% / 20%
178
Men
45
Women
6
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Los Angeles Pierce Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,521
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$48K
1180 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$59K
522 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$62K
130 grads
4yr Earnings
Economics
—
125 grads
Psychology, General
—
95 grads
Mathematics
—
79 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $45K 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.