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School
Name and Address
Contact
for more information
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Main telephone 323.265.8650
Website http://www.elac.edu/
General information
General
information
Educational system -Los Angeles Community College District System
Public or private -Public
Type of school -2-year college
School classification -Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities (HACU)
Date founded -1945
Degrees offered -Certificate or
diploma, Associate
School accreditation -Western Association of Schools and Colleges
School setting
Setting -Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area -Los
Angeles
Campus size -84 acres
County -Los Angeles
Student Body
Enrollment
Men Women Total
Freshmen
Full
time 496 532 1,028
Part
time 808 929 1,737
Total 1,304 1,461 2,765
All
undergraduates (including freshmen)
Full
time 3,511 4,552 8,063
Part
time 10,471 13,215 23,686
Total 13,982 17,767 31,749
Total
all students 31,749
Out-of-state
students
Percentage of students from out of
state 0%
Number of states and territories
represented 17
Age
of students
Percentage of students 25 or Older 33%
Costs
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2011-2012 academic year. Full-time costs
are based on 30 credits per year.)
In-state tuition $1,080
Out-of-state tuition $6,780
Fees $22
Tuition payment plans available
- Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years
Financial
aid
Applying
for financial aid
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) April 30
Financial
aid programs at this school
- Loans
- Federal Perkins loans
- Need-based scholarships and grants
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG)
- Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
- School-sponsored scholarships and grants
- State-sponsored scholarships and grants
- Student employment
- Work study
Admissions
Contact
for more information
Jeremy Allred
Associate Dean of Admissions
allredjp@elac.edu
Associate Dean of Admissions
allredjp@elac.edu
Electronic application website
Entrance
difficulty
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Last
year's applicants
Men Women Total
Number
who enrolled 1,304 1,461 2,765
Education
required for admission
High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.
Application
dates
Due Notified by
Fall
admission* Continuous Continuous
* Application dates for winter,
spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Application
requirements
High school transcript or GED
certificate Recommended, but not
required
Other application materials English and mathematics placement
test, recommended, but not required
Exams
Required
exams Other standardized tests
Factors
considered by schools when evaluating applicants
Very
Important Important Considered Not Considered
High
school GPA 
Difficulty
of high school courses
Standardized
test scores
High
school class rank
Recommendations
Application
essay
Character/personal
qualities
Interview
Talent
or ability
Extracurricular
activities
Religious
affiliation/commitment
Work
experience
Related
to a school graduate
First
generation college student
Racial/ethnic
group
Other
admissions information
- Early admissions (select high school students can
enroll for college credit)
Transfer
student admissions
Age limit on courses to be
transferred No limit
Credits
accepted for transfer students
American Council on Education (ACE)
recommendations Yes
College-Level Examination Program
(CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program
(CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional
Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Academics
Degrees
Offered
- Certificate or diploma
- Associate
Faculty
and Instruction
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 829
Graduation
Requirements
Required number of credits for an
associate degree 60 units
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide
requirements Yes
Math or science requirement Yes
Attendance
Options
- Evenings
- On-line/distance learning
- Part time
- Summer school
- Weekends
Optional
Academic Programs
- Accelerated degree
- Double major
- Freshman honors college
- Honors program
- Student-designed major
Off-Campus
Study
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these U.S. schools or through
this program Respiratory Therapy at Santa
Monica City College
Study abroad available Yes
Alternative
Credit Opportunities
- Advanced Placement
- Cooperative education
- Independent study
- Internships
- Computers on campus for student use
- Computer lab available to students
- Computer network can be accessed from off campus
- Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name ELAC
Helen Miller Bailey Library
Number of books and documents in
libraries 102,000
Number of subscriptions
(periodicals, newspapers) 228
Sports
Intercollegiate and intramural sports available
Intercollegiate Intramural
Sport Men Women Men Women
Baseball Yes
Basketball Yes Yes
Cheerleading Yes
Cross-country
running Yes Yes
Football Yes
Soccer Yes Yes
Softball Yes
Track
and field Yes Yes
Volleyball Yes
Wrestling Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate
sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used
if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club”
indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports,
“Yes” indicates a sport is available.
Student life
Student Activities
- Choral groups
- Drama or theater groups
- Marching band
- Newspaper
Clubs and Associations
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 22 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Administration of Justice, American Society of Engineers and Architects, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, MENTE, Asian Student Intercultural Association (A.S.I.A) and the International Student Club, Chicano/Community for Creative Medicine, Science Associations, Advocates and Educators for Young Children, Child Development Club |
Student
Services
Academic
Services for All Students
- English as a Second Language (ESL) program
- Remedial education courses
Health
and Legal Services Available on Campus for All Students
- Health clinic
- Psychological counseling
Other
Services for All Students
- Orientation
Services
for Students with Disabilities
Services for students with
learning disabilities
|
Yes
|
Campus Security
- 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
- Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
- Late night transport service
School
name and address
Contact
for more information
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
Main telephone 206.543.2100
Website http://www.washington.eduVirtual campus tour http://www.washington.edu/home/tour/
Request more information http://admit.washington.edu/Contact/Email
General information
General information
| Educational system | University of Washington |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1861 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Workforce Investment Act eligible training provider | Some programs; see program descriptions |
| School mascot | Huskies |
School setting
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 617,334 |
| Distance from campus to city center | Six miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes; Metro, Sound, and Community Transit |
| Student parking on campus | Limited; call 206.685.1543 for information. |
| Campus size | 703 acres |
| County | King |
School visits
| Visitor information website | http://admit.washington.edu/Visit/GuidedTour |
| School visit availability | Monday - Friday (except State holidays) |
Student
body
Enrollment
Men Women Total
Freshmen
Full
time 2,636 3,078 5,714
Part
time 36 38 74
Total 2,672 3,116 5,788
All
undergraduates (including freshmen)
Full
time 12,293 13,570 25,863
Part
time 1,580 1,574 3,154
Total 13,873 15,144 29,017
Graduate
students 4,786 5,797 10,583
Total
all students 18,659 20,941 39,600
Racial-ethnic
background of undergraduate students
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
Asian 26%
Black 3%
Hispanic 5%
Multiracial Less
than 1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Less
than 1%
White 51%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 4%
These figures reflect responses of
people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories
except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not
included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Out-of-state
students
Percentage of students from out of
state 14%
International
students
Percentage of students from outside
the U.S. 3%
Age
of students
Percentage of students 25 or older 9%
Costs
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2013-2014 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)
(Costs are for the 2013-2014 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)
In-state tuition $11,307
Out-of-state tuition $29,490
Fees $1,092
Books and supplies $1,206
Room and board (live on campus)* $10,752
Board and transportation (live
with parents) $4,143
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and
number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/tuition
Estimated personal expenditures are $2,265 annually.
Tuition rates vary by
- Class load (number of credits taken)
Tuition refund policy
See http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/tuition/forfeiture-refund
for more information.
Tuition payment plans available
State of Washington GET program
Tuition waivers available to
- School
employees and their children
- Senior
citizens
- Veterans
Financial
Aid
Contact
for counseling or more information
osfa@uw.edu
206.543.6101
206.543.6101
Financial aid office website
Scholarship list website
Applying
for financial aid
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) February 28
Financial
aid awarded to undergraduates (2012-2013)
Freshmen All undergraduates
(includes freshmen)
(includes freshmen)
Typical
financial aid package $17,000 $18,600
Percentage
of need* met by aid package 83% 82%
Average amount of financial aid
awarded
Loan $5,500 $7,000
Scholarship
or grant $13,500 $14,000
* "Need" as defined for
financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The
formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and
the school's costs.
Who
received financial aid
Freshmen All undergraduates
(includes freshmen)
(includes freshmen)
Number who
applied for financial aid 3,800 14,900
Number who
received financial aid 2,300 11,300
Loans
Percentage of students who took out
loans to pay for school 49%
Average student loan debt for last
graduating class $20,800
Financial
aid programs at this school
- Loans
- Federal Perkins loans
- Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
- Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
- Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
- Institution loans (from the school)
- Nursing loans
- Need-based scholarships and grants
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG)
- Nursing
- Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
- School-sponsored scholarships and grants
- State-sponsored scholarships and grants
- Merit-based scholarships and grants
- School-sponsored scholarships in academics
- School-sponsored scholarships in art
- School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements
- School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics
- Student employment
- Work study
- Veteran's benefits
- Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
- Other
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Admissions
Contact
for more information
http://admit.washington.edu/Contact
/Email
206.543.9686
206.543.9686
Admissions office website
Electronic application website
Entrance
difficulty
|
For incoming students
|
Moderately difficult (about 85% of
all applicants accepted)
|
Last
year's applicants
Men Women Total
Number
who applied 11,230 13,310 24,540
Number
accepted 6,238 8,102 14,340
Number
who enrolled 2,672 3,116 5,788
Education
required for admission
High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.
Application
dates
Due Notified by
Fall
admission* December 1 March 15th - 31st
Transfer February 15 June - July
* Application dates for winter,
spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Application
requirements
Online application available http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/F
reshman/Apply
reshman/Apply
Application fee $60
Application fee waived Financial need
Submit these items:
Application Required for all
students
High school GPA 2.0,
required for all students
High school transcript or GED
certificate Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Exams
Required exams SAT or ACT
Factors
considered by schools when evaluating applicants
Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
High school GPA
Difficulty
of high school courses
Standardized
test scores
High
school class rank
Recommendations
Application
essay
Character/personal
qualities
Interview
Talent
or ability
Extracurricular
activities
Level
of applicant's interest
Religious
affiliation/commitment
Work
experience
Related
to a school graduate
First
generation college student
Racial/ethnic
group
Other
admissions information
- Early admissions (select high school students can
enroll for college credit)
- School uses a waiting list
Test
scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school
SAT
Score Critical Reading Math Writing
Under
400 2% 1% 2%
400
- 499 17% 7% 15%
500
- 599 35% 24% 39%
600
- 699 35% 43% 35%
700
- 800 11% 25% 9%
ACT Score
12 - 17 3%
18 - 23 16%
24 - 29 56%
0 - 36 25%
High
school performance of students who enrolled at this school
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.75
Percentage in top 50% of their high
school class 100%
Percentage in top 25% 98%
Percentage in top 10% 92%
Undergraduate
retention and graduation
Percentage of freshmen who returned
for their sophomore year 93%
Percentage of full-time students who
complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 53%
Between four and five years 21%
Between five and six years 4%
Academics
Degrees offered
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- First professional
- Doctorate
- Graduate certificate
- Other advanced degrees
School
catalog
School catalog website http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/
To get a catalog Online only
Academic index website http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/degree_programsTOC.html
Faculty
and instruction
Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 3,602
Student faculty ratio 13:1
Graduate assistants teach
lower-level courses Yes
Graduation
requirements
Required number of credits for a
bachelor's degree 180 credits
Attendance
options
- Evenings
- Part time
Optional
academic programs
- Accelerated degree
- Freshman honors college
Off-campus
study
|
In these countries
|
Worldwide
|
Military
officer training (ROTC)
- Army ROTC
- Air Force ROTC
- Naval ROTC
Alternative
credit opportunities
- International Baccalaureate
- Service learning programs
Computing
- Computer lab available to students
- Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms
- Computer network can be accessed from off campus
- Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name Suzzallo/Allen Library
