El Camino College - Torrance,California
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
2
Public
100%
Acceptance Rate
$6,239
Avg.Financial Aid
001197
FAFSA Code
Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
2 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
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ACCJC
Website
www.elcamino.eduStudent Population Number of Students attending College
24,820
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
No
El Camino College is a public institution dedicated to providing excellent comprehensive educational programs and services that promote student learning and success in collaboration with its diverse communities.
In the year 1946, after strong recommendations by a consulting team to establish a two-year college in the Inglewood-South Bay area, the governing boards of the Centinela Valley, Redondo, Inglewood, and El Segundo districts decided to create of a junior college. Torrance soon joined the newly chartered group, and the El Camino Community College District was officially established on July 1, 1947. The college is situated on a beautiful and spacious 126-acre campus near Torrance, California.
ECC strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives. The college envisions to be a college of equity and innovation by transforming, strengthening, and inspiring our community to excel through learning. ECC’s highest value is placed on its students and their educational goals; interwoven in that value is its recognition that the faculty and staff of El Camino College are the College’s stability, its source of strength, and its driving force.
El Camino College has a current population of over 24,820 students and a student-faculty ratio of 28:1. This implies that its students get quite a good opportunity to interact with the faculty. ECC boasts a curriculum of over 850 highly regarded academic and career programs taught by exceptional faculty.
The college has nine academic divisions - Behavioral & Social Sciences, Health Sciences & Athletics, Learning Resources, Business, Humanities, Mathematical Sciences, Fine Arts, Industry & Technology, and Natural Sciences, which comprise over 75 academic programs.
Each division offers a comprehensive transfer, degree, or certificate program. ECC offers transfer majors for students planning to transfer to a university or professional school. It also offers an extensive list of certificate programs and A.A or A.S. Degrees. The faculty are experts in their field–all have master's degrees or equivalent. They are dedicated to classroom teaching – there are no graduate assistants or aids teaching classes.
El Camino College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), a division of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
100%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
Neither required nor recommended
Application Fee
$50
Accept Common App
FALSE
The Warrior Welcome Center of El Camino College is every applicants’ one-stop-shop for becoming a student at ECC. Its mission is to provide new, current, and returning students guidance on completing the necessary steps to enroll at El Camino.
Since the college curriculum consists of a wide variety of programs under various academic divisions, it does not have any uniform admissions requirements. It varies greatly from program to program and the types of degree pursued. However, the general admission process consists of the following process:
Set up a CCCApply account.
Complete and submit your application to El Camino College
Have Social Security Number (SSN) ready for Financial Aid and Tax purposes
Unofficial high school and/or previously attended college(s) transcripts.
Enroll for classes
Completing the application may take at least 30 minutes. If you require additional assistance please visit the Warrior Welcome Center located in the Student Services building on campus or you can email us at admissionshelp@elcamino.edu.
Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$10,474
Average Annual Cost
$1,104
Additional Costs:
Books And Supplies
$21,091
Other Fees
$40
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$13,779
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,248
Total One Year Cost
$21,091
El Camino College is quite affordable in terms of the annual cost required to attend the institution.
The approximate average annual cost to attend the university on a full-time basis is $1,104 for all students regardless of their residency. However, it varies largely from degree to degree and from program to program.
Other than the cost mentioned above, books and supplies cost around $1,920, room and board charges are around $13,779 and other fees amount to $40. Overall, it can be stated that the average net price for the university is about $10,474.
Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
28:1
Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.
50%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Most Popular Majors:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
957 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
298 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
265 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
173 Graduates
Psychology, General
131 Graduates
Sociology
121 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
117 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
99 Graduates
Psychology, General
131 Graduates
Sociology
121 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
117 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
99 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
87 Graduates
Mathematics
77 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
72 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
66 Graduates
Physical Sciences
59 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
55 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
55 Graduates
Fire Protection
51 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
46 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
42 Graduates
Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...
40 Graduates
Political Science and Government
39 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
36 Graduates
Physics
31 Graduates
American Sign Language
30 Graduates
Computer Science
27 Graduates
Economics
27 Graduates
Engineering, General
27 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
22 Graduates
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...
21 Graduates
Architectural Sciences and Technolo...
19 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
19 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
18 Graduates
Anthropology
16 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
16 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
15 Graduates
Biology, General
15 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
15 Graduates
Legal Support Services
15 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
12 Graduates
Chemistry
12 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
11 Graduates
Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...
9 Graduates
Real Estate
9 Graduates
Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...
8 Graduates
Audiovisual Communications Technolo...
7 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
7 Graduates
Journalism
7 Graduates
History
6 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
5 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
5 Graduates
Music
5 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
3 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
3 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
3 Graduates
Woodworking
3 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
1 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
1 Graduates
Philosophy
1 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
1 Graduates
Undergraduate Students
24,820
Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
30%
Full-time / Part-time
31% / 69%
Male
49%
US National: 44%
Female
51%
US National: 56%
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
White
Unknown
Black
Hispanic
Two or more races
Non Resident alien
Asian
American Indian/Alaska native
Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$52,046 per year
Housing
The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
On Campus Housing Available
No
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
N/A
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Security
The students at ECCCD have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into change-makers. Since the campus life of students assumes a fundamental part in their development and improvement, students at ECCCD are encouraged to invest their energy in learning and developing themselves. The number of female and male students at the college are 49% and 51%, respectively.
24-Hour Security Patrol
Campus Emergency Phones
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$22,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$31,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.
N/A - N/A
Show data for students who
and started their studies
Out of 7,811 students
30% Graduated
10% Still Enrolled
15% Transfer
1% Withdraw
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.
Average Aid Per Year
$6,239
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,146
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,515
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$747
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$8,631
$30K - $48K
$7,903
$48K - $75K
$4,732
$75K - $110K
$3,416
The goal of the Financial Aid Office of El Camino College is to assist students in securing a quality education without missing an opportunity because of their financial situation. It meets its goal majorly through supplementing the efforts of its students (and those supporting its students) in meeting educational cost and by providing financial aid to students who would be unable to attend this institution without such assistance.
ECC assists qualified students with grants, loans, and scholarships from Federal, State, Institutional, and other funding sources.
Students seeking financial assistance should first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and receive SAR to determine your eligibility.
ECC federal school code is 001197. A student will also need to apply for an FSA ID as part of this application process.
Almost 46% of students in the college are provided with federal grants which amounts approximately to $5,146 whereas about 63% of the students benefit from gift aid, amounting to almost $6,239.
In addition to this, only 1% of the students are entitled to institutional aids which amount to almost $747, and about 62% of the students are provided with State Aids, covering as much as $2,515.
Student Services Building 2nd Floor - Room 248
Financial Aid Lab - Room 229
View Campus Map
Contact Information
310-660-3493
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