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Students attend Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles, California, 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 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 5,967 students at the school (as of 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (323) 241-5321
Financial Aid Phone: (323) 241-5338
http://www.lasc.edu
Los Angeles Southwest College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 296 | child development |
| Liberal Arts | 237 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, history, speech and rhetoric, geography, political science, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and police |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Office And Administration | 25 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, accounting, business, banking |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 12 | real estate |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | electrical installation and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer programming |
| Law | 5 | legal studies, legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | biology, physics, geology |
Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles Southwest College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 390 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 340 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 2 |
In 2005, Los Angeles Southwest College had a total enrollment of 5,967 students (3,098 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 79% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (323) 241-5321
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,287 |
Financial Aid:
Los Angeles Southwest College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 704700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (323) 241-5338
Los Angeles Southwest College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $67,195 | 10 | $45,059 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $67,195 | 10 | $45,059 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $73,592 | 36 | $74,281 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $73,592 | 36 | $74,281 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 4 | $48,972 | 5 | $53,944 |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $48,972 | 5 | $53,944 |
*: 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
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
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
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 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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