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El Camino Community College District

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Torrance, California, ECCD is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of El Camino Community College District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

El Camino Community College District is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at ECCD is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at ECCD suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,144

Cost of attendance at El Camino Community College District in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,008

Cost of attendance at El Camino Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at El Camino Community College District received on average $6,953 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,953
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 977 45% $5,031 $4,915,560
Other Federal Grant 1,007 46% $6,097 $6,139,488
State Grant/Scholarships 1,419 65% $2,728 $3,870,532
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 0% $1,058 $9,520
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,441 66% $6,953 $10,019,540

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of El Camino Community College District students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of El Camino Community College District students is 38.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.2%.

38.3%

  • asian 59.3% 169 students
  • African American 21.6% 52 students
  • white 48.7% 130 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 33.0% 427 students
  • International Students 59.0% 62 students
  • Mixed Race 43.6% 55 students

Service Offerings

El Camino Community College District provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

El Camino Community College District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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