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Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Los Angeles Pierce College

Los Angeles Pierce College, shortened to Pierce College or simply Pierce, is a public community college in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Woodland Hills in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. It serves 22,000 students each semester. The college began with 70 students and 18 faculty members on September 15, 1947. Originally known as the Clarence W. Pierce School of Agriculture, the institution's initial focus was crop cultivation and animal husbandry. Nine years later, in 1956, the school was renamed to Los Angeles Pierce Junior College, retaining the name of its founder, Dr. Pierce, as well as his commitment to agricultural and veterinary study. (Pierce still maintains a 225-acre (91 ha) working farm for hands-on training.)

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Open

Acceptance

$13,270

Net price

13,436

Enrollment

46%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,270

Average net price

$1,238

In-state tuition

$10,572

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$21,400

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

3%

Students with federal loans

$12,936

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$12,626
$30–48K
$12,371
$48–75K
$14,565
$75–110K
$17,337
$110K+
$18,929

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$44,521

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,606

Median earnings (6 yrs)

46%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,901

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

13,436

Total enrollment

65%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

55%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women
47% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
51%
White
27%
Asian
8%
Black
5%
Two or more races
4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Los Angeles Pierce College FAQ

Is Los Angeles Pierce College a public or private school?

Los Angeles Pierce College is a public institution located in Woodland Hills, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Los Angeles Pierce College?

Los Angeles Pierce College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Los Angeles Pierce College cost?

The average annual net price at Los Angeles Pierce College is $13,270 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,238 in-state and $10,572 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles Pierce College?

About 46% of students at Los Angeles Pierce College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Los Angeles Pierce College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Los Angeles Pierce College students earn a median of $44,521 per year.

How many students attend Los Angeles Pierce College?

Los Angeles Pierce College enrolls about 13,436 students.

Campus

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