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East Los Angeles College

Public Monterey Park, CA · Suburban · Far West · 87% data
B Value B Affordability C Earnings
Graduation Rate
35% D
Lower completion rate than most colleges
Earnings (10yr)
$42,006 C
Roughly in line with national averages
Net Price
$10,852 B
37% less than the typical college
Enrollment
27,753
Earnings +3% vs avg
Graduation -39% vs avg
Net Price +-37% vs avg

Bottom line: A C+ overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 26.5× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $26.5 over 20 years.

26.5× return on investment

Every $1 spent returns $26.5 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,104,971.

What The Data Says

  1. A C+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.

  2. Graduation of 35% — 39% below the national average.

  3. Every $1 invested returns $26.5 over 20 years — an exceptional return.

About East Los Angeles College

East Los Angeles College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Public College
Carnegie Class
Associate's College
Enrollment
27,753
Setting
Suburban
Designations
HSI
Primary Strengths
Humanities, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Health Professions

Why students choose East Los Angeles College

Strength in Humanities
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

C+
Top 44% overall
C
Earnings
$42,006 median
B
Value
3.9× net price
B
Affordability
$10,852/yr net
D
Graduation
35% graduate
C
Diversity
0.58 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

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Overview

East Los Angeles College has an enrollment of 27,753 students, creating a vibrant community for those seeking higher education. This large student body reflects a diverse population, making it a hub for cultural exchange and support.

According to Opportunity Insights data, East Los Angeles College has a graduation rate of 35%. While specific mobility metrics are not provided, the college serves a significant number of students from low-income backgrounds, evidenced by a 24% Pell Grant rate. This indicates a commitment to accessibility, even if outcomes vary.

The net price for attendance is $10,852, with a median debt of $10,500. Graduates earn an average of $42,006 ten years after enrollment. Students who thrive here often pursue programs in Humanities, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Business & Marketing, or Health Professions, aiming for practical careers in their communities.

Can I Get In?

How selective East Los Angeles College is — and how your numbers stack up.

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Will I Be Accepted?

Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.

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Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into East Los Angeles College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

As a public institution in Monterey Park, California, East Los Angeles College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 35%.

Retention Rate
65%
Full-Time Faculty
35%
Faculty Salary (mo)
$12,791
Student–Faculty Ratio
29:1
Diversity Index
0.58
First-Gen Students
69%

Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend East Los Angeles College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

Published tuition at East Los Angeles College is $10,572, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $10,852. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $10,536 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $10,500 in federal student loans.

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State
$10,572
Avg Net Price
$10,852
Median Debt
$10,500
Pell Grant Rate
24%
Federal Loan Rate
1%

What Families Actually Pay

Family Income $0–$30K
$10,536
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,059
Family Income $48K–$75K
$11,971
Family Income $110K+
$16,430

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Students Like You

Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at East Los Angeles College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.

Compare schools in the full simulator →Sources: College Scorecard, Common Data Set, Opportunity Insights · today's dollars (CPI-adjusted) · descriptive, not predictive

Graduate Outcomes

Is East Los Angeles College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of East Los Angeles College report median earnings of $42,006, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.

6 Years After Entry
$33,032
8 Years
$38,224
10 Years
$42,006
Debt-to-Earnings
0.25x
Earning > $25K
44%

Earnings Trajectory

$33,032 6yr $38,224 8yr $42,006 10yr

Graduation by Timeframe

100% (311)
16%
100% (311)
16%
100% (311)
16%
100% (311)
16%

How East Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation35%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$11KRetention65%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$16K$110K+

College ROI Calculator

Is East Los Angeles College Worth It?

A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.

Yes — for most students, East Los Angeles College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $10,852/year ($43,408 total). Graduates earn $42,006 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,148,379 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,104,971 (26.5× your investment). The median debt is $10,500, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 35% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.

Total Cost (4yr)
$43,408
Projected 20yr Earnings
$1,148,379
Net Return
$1,104,971
ROI Multiple
26.5×
Cost Per Year
$10,852
Median Debt
$10,500
Debt Payback
Less than 1 yr
Graduation Rate
35%

Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

How Connected Is East Los Angeles College? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks

Social capital, the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility, runs below average at East Los Angeles College. Its economic connectedness score is 0.77, where about 1.0 is the national norm. Its friending bias sits near the middle of the range (0.06). Around 2% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

Economic Connectedness
0.77
Cross-class friendships
Friending Bias
0.06
Lower = more inclusive
Volunteering Rate
2.4%
Support Ratio
0.86
Community support

Research Note

267%
Low-income students at colleges in the top quartile of economic connectedness are 267% more likely to reach the top income quintile than peers at the least-connected schools.
Data from CollegeRanker’s review of 5,745 U.S. colleges (n=1,503). Quartile comparison of mean bottom-quintile success rate, split by economic connectedness (Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas × Mobility Report Card).

Top Programs

The fields East Los Angeles College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.

Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into East Los Angeles College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

As a public institution in Monterey Park, California, East Los Angeles College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 35%.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend East Los Angeles College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

Published tuition at East Los Angeles College is $10,572, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $10,852. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $10,536 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $10,500 in federal student loans.

Is East Los Angeles College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of East Los Angeles College report median earnings of $42,006, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.

How Connected Is East Los Angeles College? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks

Social capital, the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility, runs below average at East Los Angeles College. Its economic connectedness score is 0.77, where about 1.0 is the national norm. Its friending bias sits near the middle of the range (0.06). Around 2% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

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