·Public Community College
West Los Angeles College (WLAC) is a public community college located in Culver City, California, part of the Los Angeles Community College District. Founded in 1969, WLAC serves nearly 9,300 students with a wide variety of associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Situated in the heart of the Los Angeles basin, the college offers access to a vibrant job market spanning entertainment, healthcare, technology, and public service. WLAC is known for its strong transfer articulation agreements with the University of California and California State University systems, making it a popular first step toward bachelor's degrees. The college maintains an open admissions policy, welcoming all students regardless of academic background.
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
$12690
/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.
