El Camino Community College District
El Camino Community College District is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Torrance.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 24,349 students attend the school. Every year 32% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.El Camino Community College District's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $38. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,808 and $38 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students24,349 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio28:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
The El Camino Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program is a rigorous program intended to prepare students academically and personally for a career in nursing. The Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The program runs mandatory general orientation sessions each semester for prospective applicants and how to qualify for enrollment in the program.
The curriculum requires that nursing courses must be taken sequentially as should non nursing course not taken prior to entering the program. Applicants entering the program need to consult a nursing counselor for transferability of science courses.
Admissions Requirements:
- Meet the requirements for entry to the college
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Valid Social Security Number
- Attend Mandatory Information Session
- Meet the pre-requisites for nursing program with a minimum of 2.5 GPA (completed within seven years before date of application)
- Complete a Nursing Program Verification form
- TEAS V Exam
Prospective applicants can contact Nursing Counselors can schedule an appointment with a counselor. The department of nursing will review applicant’s documents only after a complete application with all supporting documents has been submitted.
All complete applications will be reviewed and ranked according to the Multi-Criteria Enrollment criteria. Students who receive a conditional offer can choose to accept or decline the offer.
Graduates from the nursing program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Licensing Examination to be licensed to practice as Registered Nursing.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 57 |
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Los Angeles Southwest College
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El Camino College-Compton Center
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Los Angeles Harbor College
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Career Colleges of America - South Gate
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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Downey Adult School
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Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
14 miles away |
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Los Angeles City College
14 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1990 - 03/10/2014 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $242/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $10,890 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $16,940 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $30,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 64% of El Camino Community College District's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 44% | $4,770 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $438 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 63% | $2,006 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $999 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | $6,999 |
$10,623
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,715 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,412 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,647 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,529 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
24,349
Undergrads
0
Graduates
12,559
Women
11,790
Men
32%
Full-time
68%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
53% |
|
Black/African American |
14% |
|
White |
13% |
|
Asian |
13% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
