EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (ELAC)
- 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
- Monterey Park, CA 91754
- OPEID College Code: 02226000
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- General Phone: (323) 265-8650
- President: Ernest H. Moreno
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 35,717
- College Alias: ELAC
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East Los Angeles College (ELAC) serves 14 communities in the suburban area around Monterey Park and has a diverse student body. ELAC offers occupational training and certificate programs as well as Associate's Degrees and transfer courses for students transferring to four-year universities. Transfer students may continue their studies at California State University-Los Angeles or University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), among others.
ELAC also offers online or "hybrid" courses that allow students to earn online Associate's Degrees in General Studies with an emphasis in either Arts & Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences.
ELAC excels at preparing its students for professional careers such as criminal justice, medical coding, nursing and respiratory therapy, and more. The college provides tutoring study groups, clubs and community projects that help students prepare for their careers and build their resumes.
The East Los Angeles College Vision:
"East Los Angeles College endeavors to be an exemplary model for student academic, technological and artistic achievement. Through our evolving physical and technological infrastructures, designed to facilitate teaching, learning and cultural expression, we will become the first choice in higher education and the cultural center of our diverse community."
Academics
East Los Angeles College (ELAC) offers Fall and Spring semesters, as well as a four-week Winter Session.
ELAC has a program called "The Adelante First Year Experience" to help students succeed in the first year of their study program to transfer to a four-year university. The First Year Experience includes integrated resources such as student services, linked courses, positive learning environments, and excellent faculty.
ELAC's other transfer student resources and programs include:
- CSUDH Pathways
- Faculty Transfer Advisors
- Honors
- MESA
- Puente
- Transfer Academy
- UCLA - CCCP
- UC Berkeley TAP
ELAC offers programs for Associates Degrees that generally take two years to complete, shorter-term certificate programs and Skills Certificates for specific occupations that take 11 units or less to complete.
ELAC also offers a program called CalWORKS: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, which provides training and support services to students receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Students enrolled in CalWORKS will have access to information, vocational training, liaison with Department of Public Social Services, child care assistance and referrals, work study assignments, career development (job skills, resumes, interview skills, job opportunities), learning assistance and tutoring.
Academic Departments
East Los Angeles College doesn't have separate schools, but has 28 different academic departments.
- Administration of Justice
- Anthro/Geo/Geology
- Architecture
- Art
- Auto Technology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Chicano Studies
- Child, Family and Education Studies
- Computer Applications and Office Technologies
- Counseling
- Electronics
- Engineering
- English
- Foreign Language
- Journalism
- Library Science
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing
- Photography
- Men's Physical Education
- Women's Physical Education
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Speech and Theatre Arts
Student Life
The East Los Angeles College campus has many student services and amenities including a student activities center with a computer center, an instructional center, bookstore, cafeteria, library, auditorium, sports stadium, and an indoor swim stadium.
Social and cultural programs, as well as student clubs, are available through the Associated Students' Organization.
Traditions
The motto of East Los Angeles College is "Start Here and Go Anywhere." ELAC has traditionally been the college of choice for its diverse community in the East Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley areas.
Athletics
There are 14 competitive intercollegiate sports offered at ELAC, which competes in the South Coast Conference, Southern California Football Association and Southern California Wrestling Alliance. There is also a marching band and pep squad at ELAC that participate in athletic events.
ELAC Huskies Sport teams include:
- Men's Baseball
- Men's Basketball
- Cross Country
- Men's Football
- Men's Soccer
- Track & Field
- Men's Wrestling
- Women's Badminton
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Softball
- Women's Volleyball
The Athletic amenities at ELAC include a 22,000-seat stadium that has field turf for football, a track surface, jumbo screen scoreboard, an indoor swim stadium, two gyms and a softball facility.
Community Life
East Los Angeles College is located 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the suburban community of Monterey Park. There are a variety of recreational activities near campus due to its proximity to the desert, mountains, beaches and many amusement parks and tourist attractions of Southern California.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.elac.edu
- Mission Statement
- East Los Angeles College is dedicated to providing the highest quality of transfer and workforce education courses, along with superior adult education, basic skills, and community service programs. We serve a culturally diverse community in a dynamic urban setting with the purpose of supporting students in achieving associate of arts degrees, general education, skill/certificates, and/or personal development. The college seeks to fulfill the
potential of each student through innovative teaching methods, the latest in educational technology, and committed support services.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Los Angeles City College (LACC)
Los Angeles, CA 90029
9 Miles Away - Los Angeles Harbor College
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19 Miles Away
- Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC)
Sylmar, CA 91342
25 Miles Away - Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC)
Los Angeles, CA 90047
12 Miles Away
- Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC)
Los Angeles, CA 90015
6 Miles Away - Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC)
Valley Glen, CA 91401
19 Miles Away
- West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA 90230
14 Miles Away
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.elac.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ELAC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 63% | 88% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,950 | $3,836 | $776 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.2% | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 96 | 87 | 135 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $722 | $566 | $702 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $722 | $566 | $792 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,034 | $5,616 | $5,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $2,316 | $1,482 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,152 | $9,936 |
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,870 | $3,348 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,140 | $3,870 | $3,330 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,360 | $2,882 | $2,184 |
| In-State | $2,360 | $2,882 | $2,274 |
| Out of State | $7,672 | $7,932 | $7,043 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,228 | $16,904 | $15,468 |
| In-State | $17,228 | $16,904 | $15,558 |
| Out of State | $22,540 | $21,954 | $20,327 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,500 | $6,896 | $5,514 |
| In-State | $6,500 | $6,896 | $5,604 |
| Out of State | $11,812 | $11,946 | $10,373 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 35,717 Undergraduate: 35,717
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,054 Female: 18,663
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 17,054 Female: 18,663
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,738 Part-Time: 27,979
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,738 Part-Time: 27,979
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 709 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 3,905 | 11% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2,055 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,185 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,156 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,114 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,026 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3,222 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,501 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,871 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,451 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 136 | 0.4% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,250 | 605 | 645 |
| Faculty Status | 917 | 286 | 631 |
| Tenured Faculty | 186 | 186 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 917 | 286 | 631 |
| Primarily Instruction | 917 | 286 | 631 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 16 | 13 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 299 | 288 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 119 | 113 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 21 | 21 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 74 | 72 | 2 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,090 (239) | $66,122 (123) | $66,055 (116) |
| Instructor | $66,090 (239) | $66,122 (123) | $66,055 (116) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,884 (47) | $88,275 (19) | $87,618 (28) |
| Instructor | $87,884 (47) | $88,275 (19) | $87,618 (28) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,046 (286) | $66,939 (142) | $67,150 (144) |
| Instructor | $67,046 (286) | $66,939 (142) | $67,150 (144) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 364 | 243 | 121 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 364 | 243 | 121 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Football | 88 | 88 | - |
| Soccer | 59 | 33 | 26 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 53 | 37 | 16 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 29 | 19 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 18 | 18 | - |
| Badminton | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,872 | $10,872 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,942 | $5,942 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Badminton | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 10 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | 17 | 23 |
- Reviewed on: February 29, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- Until I came to ELAC, I had no clue about college. It is so different from high school. I've used like all the resources they have for students. These support services have helped me figure out how to get through college with passing grades.
