Los Angeles City College Email Format
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
Los Angeles City College provides a broad range of vocational and professional programs, encompassing degrees, transfer pathways, and certificates for more than 18,000 students. Founded in 1929, the college emphasizes affordability and accessibility, supporting students as they transfer to competitive universities as juniors or move into higher‑paying jobs with relevant credentials. The campus offers extensive financial aid options and notable initiatives such as the LA College Promise, which provides a year of free enrollment for full‑time students graduating from LAUSD high schools or charter schools, and tuition‑free attendance for music majors with private lessons funded by the Herb Alpert Foundation. The institution operates within the higher education sector in California and is characterized by a diverse campus and smaller class sizes that support close student–teacher interaction. In July 2024, United Way of Greater Los Angeles partnered with LACC (along with LATTC) to launch Way2Success and a mentorship program designed to expand internships and professional mentorship for students.