·Public Community College
Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) is a public community college founded in 1947, serving the San Fernando Valley in Woodland Hills, California as part of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) — one of the nation's largest community college systems. Set on a spacious 426-acre campus that includes a working farm, equestrian facilities, and animal husbandry programs, Pierce College offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses. The college is celebrated for its agriculture and life sciences programs, strong transfer outcomes, and vibrant campus life. The Brahmas compete in intercollegiate athletics through the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), and the college serves over 16,000 students annually from the diverse communities of the San Fernando Valley. Pierce's Transfer Center, Honors Program, and comprehensive student support services help students achieve their academic and career goals in the dynamic Los Angeles metropolitan region.
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
$$11,910
/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.
