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Smith Chason College

Los Angeles, CA · City · 2,447 students
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$34,367
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
64%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$58,004
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

Smith Chason College, formerly known as WCUI School of Medical Imaging and Nursing, is a specialized, career-focused institution in Los Angeles best known for its targeted healthcare and medical technology training. The college excels in hands-on allied health education, offering standout degree and diploma programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Sonography, MRI Technology, and Nursing. The student experience is highly pragmatic and fast-paced, defined by small class sizes, modern simulation labs, and built-in clinical externships designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry into the workforce. Distinct from broader four-year universities, Smith Chason sets itself apart through its specialized emphasis on diagnostic imaging technology and flexible, year-round scheduling tailored to non-traditional and career-seeking students.

Location
Los Angeles, CA, 90010 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
10 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$19,040
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$39,461
Average net price$34,367
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$19,040
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$39,461
Average net price$34,367
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$32,969
$30–48k
$34,220
$48–75k
$36,291
$75–110k
$36,953
$110k+
$39,299
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
64%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
92%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 39% left or unknown · none transferred or still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,956
10 yrs after entry$58,004
Debt
Median at graduation$21,397
Monthly payment$227
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$20k
90th percentile$24,418
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — other health professions: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 16%Women 84%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
59%
First-gen
50%
Family income
$24,741
Independent
71%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
28.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
22%
Hispanic
52%
Black
7%
Asian
7%
Two or more
7%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,956
After 10 yrs
$58,004
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions74
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$7,881/mo
Teaching spend
$4,726
per student
Federal loans
85%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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