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Los Angeles Colleges

Los Angeles Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Los Angeles

There are at least 80 colleges in Los Angeles, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 231,711 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 178,886 full-time students, and a reported 28,566 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include University of California - Los Angeles, California State University - Northridge, University of Southern California and California State University - Los Angeles. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at University of Southern California, Occidental College, University of California - Los Angeles or Loyola Marymount University.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

American Career College
Los Angeles, California

Offers certificate programs in a broad range of health-related and business disciplines. Located in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Barbizon
Hollywood, California; Los Angeles, California

  • Programs: Fashion Design, Marketing, Theatre
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

DeVry University
Sherman Oaks, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest College
City of Industry, California; Los Angeles, California

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Criminal Justice
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Golden Gate University
Los Angeles, California

Golden Gate University (FTI) offers many different programs and curriculums focused on adult oriented higher learning, with both online and on-campus learning options.

  • Programs: Accounting, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

ITT Technical Institute
Sylmar, California

With over 90 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Sherman Oaks, California

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Hollywood, California

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at thirteen campuses in ten states

  • Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Maric College
North Hollywood, California; Panorama City, California

Operating in multiple locations throughout California, the college focused on offering life changing career education programs.

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal, Residency Programs
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

National Holistic Institute
Encino, California

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at four California campus locations

  • Programs: Health and Human Services
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Platt College
Los Angeles, California

Offers undergraduate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of fields. Located on four California campuses and also in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas

  • Programs: Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Los Angeles, California

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

United Education Institute
Van Nuys, California

Offers career training in technology, health care, and business fields. Located at seven California locations

  • Programs: Computer Networking, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Science Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

WCU
Los Angeles, California

Offers undergraduate degree programs in nursing and health care administration. Located in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California

  • Programs: Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Los Angeles Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

California Healing Arts College
12217 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 206
Los Angeles, California 90025

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 196 students, 196 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Chase College
3580 Wilshire Blvd #400
Los Angeles, California 90010

  • Programs: medical office management, business support services, data processing tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 222 students, 222 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

College of Oceaneering
272 S Fries Ave los Angeles Harbor
Wilmington, California 90744-6399

  • Programs: professional diver, computer systems tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 246 students, 246 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Community Based Education Development
5724 W. Third Street # 314
Los Angeles, California 90036

  • Programs: education courses, computer support, computer and info science, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 264 students, 264 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

DVS College
3325 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 200
Los Angeles, California 90010-1718

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 76 students, 76 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Escuelas Leicester
1940 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90007

  • Programs: computer and info science, automobile mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 122 students, 122 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, California 90015-1421

  • Programs: fashion merchandising, fashion design, design and visual communication, interior design, apparel and textile courses, graphic design, apparel and textiles.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 3,522 students, 3,070 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

ICDC College
5422 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90027

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, physical therapist assistant, medical secretary, legal assistant, massage therapy, accounting and related services, commercial art, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,935 students, 1,935 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Liberty Training Institute
2706 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90057

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: automotive tech, accounting, jewelrymaking, electrical/electronic tech, medical billing, data entry, culinary arts, automobile mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 56 students, 56 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90029

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, criminal justice and police, business, cinematography, accounting, registered nursing, substance abuse counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 16,283 students, 9,183 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Los Angeles Harbor College
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, California 90744-2397

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, child development, criminal justice and police, business, administrative assistant, architectural tech, fire-fighting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,761 students, 4,849 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Los Angeles Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, California 91371-0002

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, registered nursing, accounting, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, computer and info science, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 17,859 students, 9,480 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Los Angeles Recording School
6690 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028

  • Programs: communications tech courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 247 students, 179 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 W Imperial Hwy
Los Angeles, California 90047-4899

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: child development, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and police, registered nursing, substance abuse counseling, administrative assistant, business management, real estate.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 5,967 students, 3,098 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90015-4181

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: child development, liberal arts and sciences, culinary arts, electrician, fashion design, HVAC tech, cosmetology, automobile mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 13,377 students, 7,111 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, California 91401-4096

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, registered nursing, economics, administrative assistant, criminal justice and police, electrical installation and repair, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 16,130 students, 8,342 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Marinello School of Beauty
6111 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90048

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 193 students, 193 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
1241 S. Soto Street Suite #101
Los Angeles, California 90023

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 162 students, 162 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
2700 Colorado Blvd Ste 266
Los Angeles, California 90041

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 129 students, 129 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Pacific States University
1516 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, California 90006-4234

  • Programs: business management, international business, accounting, computer and info science, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 168 students, 168 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

San Fernando Beauty Academy
8700 Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys, California 91402

  • Programs: cosmetology, barber, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 642 students, 642 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Southern California Institute of Architecture
960 E. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, California 90013

  • Programs: architecture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 475 students, 474 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Universal College of Beauty Inc
8619 S. Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90044

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 77 students, 60 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Universal College of Beauty Inc
3419 W 43rd Place
Los Angeles, California 90008

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 42 students, 42 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Virginia Sewing MacHines and School Center
1033 S Broadway St
Los Angeles, California 90015-4001

  • Programs: apparel and textile manufacture, fashion design, apparel and textile courses, appliance repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 85 students, 85 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Abram Friedman Occupational Center
1646 S Olive
Los Angeles, California 90015--350

Academy Pacific Travel College
1777 N Vine St
Los Angeles, California 90028-5218

  • Programs: tourism and travel, airline flight attendant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 124 students, 124 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Adelante Career Institute
14547 Titus, Suite 100
Van Nuys, California 91402

  • Programs: health and medical administrative, physical therapist assistant, pharmacy tech, accounting technology, general office occupations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 102 students, 102 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West
1336 N La Brea
Los Angeles, California 90028

  • Programs: drama.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 278 students, 278 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

American Film Institute Conservatory
2021 N Western Ave
Los Angeles, California 90027-1625

  • Programs: film studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 318 students, 318 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Associated Technical College
1670 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90017-1604

  • Programs: cardiovascular tech, telecommunications tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 278 students, 278 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Bryan College
2333 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90057

  • Programs: court reporting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 321 students, 290 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

California Design College
3440 Wilshire Blvd 10th Fl
Los Angeles, California 90010

  • Programs: fashion design, web design, apparel and textile marketing, interior design, graphic design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 520 students, 413 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

California State University - Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, California 90032

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, early childhood education, liberal arts and sciences, social work, psychology, information technology, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 20,034 students, 15,731 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 996 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-490. Math: 400-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

California State University - Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, California 91330

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, educational administration, sociology, radio and television, early childhood education, speech and rhetoric.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 33,243 students, 26,884 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,463 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-530. Math: 420-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Casa Loma College - Van Nuys
6850 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 300
Van Nuys, California 91405

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 467 students, 417 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, California 90059

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist, physician assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, health professions, substance abuse counseling, medical assistant, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 158 students, 126 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles
590 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90004-2196

  • Programs: chiropractic, biological and biomedical sciences, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 438 students, 406 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Columbia College Hollywood
18618 Oxnard St
Tarzana, California 91356-1411

  • Programs: cinematography, film and photography, radio and TV tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 214 students, 214 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Community Enhancement Services
1335 N La Brea Ave Ste 3
Los Angeles, California 90028

Diversified Education Institute
1670 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90017

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.

Dongguk Royal University
440 Shatto Pl
Los Angeles, California 90020-1704

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 374 students, 281 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Elegance International
1622 N. Highland Ave
Hollywood, California 90028-6106

  • Programs: make-up artist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 76 students, 76 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Hebrew Union College - California Branch
3077 University Ave
Los Angeles, California 90007-3796

  • Programs: community organization, rabinnical studies, religious education, Jewish studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 119 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Hypnosis Motivation Institute
18607 Ventura Blvd Ste 310
Tarzana, California 91356-4159

  • Programs: hypnotherapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 66 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Institute of Computer Technology
3200 Wilshire Blvd. #400
Los Angeles, California 90010-1308

  • Programs: computer science, business management, graphic design, medical office management, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 167 students, 167 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

King's College and Seminary
14800 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, California 91405-2233

  • Programs: theology, ministry, bible studies, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 536 students, 312 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

La Lan 2000 Computer Training Center
1835 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite 205
Los Angeles, California 90035

Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
1237 N. Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, California 90033-1084

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 272 students, 91 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute
6435 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90048

  • Programs: commercial art, medical secretary, accounting technology, executive secretary, drafting, medical lab assistant, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 86 students, 86 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute - Sherman Oaks
15130 Ventura Blvd, Ste 250
Sherman Oaks, California 91403

  • Programs: medical secretary, accounting technology, drafting, executive secretary, commercial art, medical lab assistant, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 67 students, 67 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Loyola Marymount University
One Lmu Drive
Los Angeles, California 90045-2659

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, law, communication studies, English, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, psychology, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,865 students, 8,251 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,280 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 540-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Marian Health Careers Center
3325 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1010
Los Angeles, California 90010

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, home health aide.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 366 students, 366 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Mount St Mary's College
12001 Chalon Rd
Los Angeles, California 90049-1599

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, education, business management, psychology, English, medical preparatory.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,480 students, 2,038 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 728 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-520. Math: 400-510.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Musicians Institute
1655 McCadden
Hollywood, California 90028

  • Programs: various music studies, music performance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,056 students, 1,056 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, California 90041-3392

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, English language and literature, international relations, art studies, sociology, history, biology, economics courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,839 students, 1,821 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,305 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 600-690. Math: 610-690.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90045-3505

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: fashion design, film and photography, fine arts, graphic design, design and applied arts, environmental design, design and visual communication, creative writing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,098 students, 1,073 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 86 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-580. Math: 460-580.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Phillips Graduate Institute
5445 Balboa Blvd
Encino, California 91316-1509

  • Programs: psychology, school counseling, organizational behavior, clinical psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 336 students, 282 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Samra University of Oriental Medicine
3000 S Robertson Blvd 4th Fl
Los Angeles, California 90034

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 279 students, 213 full-time equivalent.

Southwestern University School of Law
675 S Westmoreland Ave
Los Angeles, California 90005-3992

  • Programs: law, legal professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 931 students, 807 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of California - Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, California 90095

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: political science, psychology, history, sociology, business management, economics, English, electrical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 35,625 students, 34,909 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 12,782 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-690. Math: 610-720.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Judaism
15600 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, California 90077-1519

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: education courses, psychology, biological and biomedical sciences, Jewish studies, comparative literature, political science, business and related services, international relations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 272 students, 265 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 226 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-610. Math: 500-560.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, California 90089

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, electrical engineering, computer and info science, accounting, communication studies, psychology, social work, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 32,836 students, 30,365 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,500 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 620-710. Math: 650-730.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

West Valley Occupational Center
6200 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, California 91367

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
7215 Waring Ave
Los Angeles, California 90046

  • Programs: Talmudic studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 119 students, 119 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 200 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
13315 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90066

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 115 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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(2000)
StudentsDorms
Alhambra Colleges485,804816 
Bell Colleges136,664275 
Glendale Colleges2194,97315,935 
Huntington Park Colleges161,348  
Monterey Park Colleges260,05123,672 
South Gate Colleges296,375704 

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