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Los Angeles Harbor College

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA · City · 6,694 students
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$13,250
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
36%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$41,133
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Located in Wilmington, California, Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is a vibrant community college best known for its accessible transfer pathways to four-year universities and strong career-technical education. The college is particularly recognized for its highly competitive Registered Nursing program, alongside robust offerings in Process Technology, Architecture, and Business Administration. LAHC provides a supportive, commuter-friendly student experience featuring modern STEM facilities, active Seahawks athletics, and tuition-free opportunities through the LA College Promise. A key distinguishing feature is its close integration with the neighboring Port of Los Angeles and regional energy sectors, offering students specialized industry training and direct pipelines to high-demand local careers.

Wikipedia:Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is a public community college in Wilmington, California. It is one of two community colleges serving the South Bay region of Los Angeles. LAHC serves mainly students from Harbor City, Carson, San Pedro, Gardena, Lomita, Wilmington and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Location
Wilmington, CA, 90744-2397 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
13 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,238$10,568
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$21,772$45,447
Average net price$13,250Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,568
In-state: $1,238
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$45,447
In-state: $21,772
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,250
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.lahc.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
Los Angeles Harbor College’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$11,040
Housing$26,262
Books & supplies$1,089
Personal expenses$5,067
Transportation$1,989
Total published by the school$45,447
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,533
$30–48k
$12,468
$48–75k
$14,299
$75–110k
$17,831
$110k+
$19,227
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
36%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
41% graduated · 13% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 45% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$31,241
10 yrs after entry$41,133
Debt
Middle 50% owe$2.3k–$6k
90th percentile$11,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
27 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
55%
Family income
$18,624
Independent
38%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
78%
Race & ethnicity
White
14%
Hispanic
59%
Black
12%
Asian
8%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$11,874/mo
Teaching spend
$9,193
per student
Federal loans
1%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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