by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Los Angeles Southwest College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Los Angeles Southwest College amounted to $1,238 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,572. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $42 in-state and $42 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,196 | $10,530 |
| Fees | $42 | $42 |
| Total | $1,238 | $10,572 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Los Angeles Southwest College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Los Angeles Southwest College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Los Angeles Southwest College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Los Angeles Southwest College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Los Angeles Southwest College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,196 | $8,970 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,196 | $9,828 |
| One Year Ago | $1,196 | $10,088 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,196 | $10,530 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Los Angeles Southwest College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $11,035 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.00%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,238. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.51%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $11,154.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,238 | $11,154 |
| In 2 Years | $1,238 | $11,768 |
| In 3 Years | $1,238 | $12,415 |
| In 4 Years | $1,238 | $13,098 |
| In 5 Years | $1,238 | $13,819 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,435, versus roughly $4,952 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Los Angeles Southwest College, visit the Los Angeles Southwest College Financial Aid page.
