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Photo: Xavier from Grand Rapids, USA / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
100%
Acceptance Rate
27,753
Undergraduates
$11k
Out-of-state tuition
37%
Completion rate (150% time)
$42k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
100%
Open Admission
Acceptance Rate (2023-24)
SAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
27,753 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$10,572
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$10,852
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$10,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$42,006/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio25%
Why Go Here?
$42k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
30:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
27.8k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#157
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score80
Excellent value
69% First-Gen Students
24% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
East Los Angeles College is a public college in Monterey Park, CA. It enrolls 27,753 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
80
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
30:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
Not reported
GPA (CDS)
Application Deadline
Not reported
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$10,572
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)57%
Median Debt at Graduation$10,500
How to Apply
The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
4
Career
8
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
D
Outcomes
B
Diversity
Not enough data
Housing
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How much do families pay at East Los Angeles College?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,536 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,059 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,971 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,346 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,430 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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