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Los Angeles Southwest College, also referred to as LASC, is located in an unincorporated area in Los Angeles, California, United States. It was established in 1967 and opened its doors to the public in September of that year. It was established in response to the complaint, of local officials and citizens, that not enough was being done to educate the African-American population, which was a majority in the area. Today, the student population is almost evenly divided between African-Americans and Hispanics.
The departments at LASC include the following:
The men's and women's sports teams of the college are called the Cougars and Lady Cougars respectively. The official mascot is the Cougar. Students participate in football, basketball, cross country, and various other track & field events.
Students attend Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, CA, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Los Angeles Southwest College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management and family and social work.
Applicants to Los Angeles Southwest College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Los Angeles Southwest College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 6,095 students at the school (as of 2007). Los Angeles Southwest College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Los Angeles Southwest College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Los Angeles Southwest College is committed to providing an environment for quality learning to enrich the lives of our diverse population."
More complete details are provided below.
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 W Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90047-4899
General Phone: (323) 241-5225
http://www.lasc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 212 | liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, sociology, anthropology, speech and rhetoric, history, international relations, geography, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 156 | child development, human services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 36 | business management, banking, accounting, taxation, business, small business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | electrical installation and repair, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Office And Administration | 20 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 13 | real estate |
| Law | 6 | legal studies, legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer programming |
| Media | 2 | journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | biology, physics, geology |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting, manufacturing tech, quality control tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles Southwest College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 372 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 183 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 2 |
In 2007, Los Angeles Southwest College had a total enrollment of 6,095 students (3,049 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 73% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| State unknown | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 702 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,585 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,482 |
Financial Aid:
Los Angeles Southwest College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 704700)
Los Angeles Southwest College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $63,655 | 7 | $68,119 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $63,655 | 7 | $68,119 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $81,515 | 25 | $74,072 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $81,515 | 25 | $74,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Small Business Administration/Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Los Angeles Southwest College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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