·Public Community College
Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is a public community college located in Sylmar, California, in the northern San Fernando Valley. Founded in 1975, LAMC is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and serves the communities of Sylmar, San Fernando, Pacoima, Arleta, Granada Hills, and surrounding areas. The college enrolls more than 10,000 students in associate degree, transfer, certificate, and noncredit programs across liberal arts, sciences, business, health sciences, information technology, and career technical education. LAMC is particularly well known for its nursing and allied health programs, as well as its strong transfer preparation pathways to California State University and University of California campuses. The LAMC Eagles compete in the Western State Conference and California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in basketball, soccer, and volleyball. The college's 37-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities including a library and learning resource center, gymnasium, and student services building. LAMC serves a predominantly Latino student population and has been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the diverse communities of the northern San Fernando Valley. The college provides essential educational access and workforce training for its community, offering one of the most affordable higher education options in California.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$10,572
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,572
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
