El Camino College

Description

El Camino College

El Camino College

Features

El Camino College is one of the most prestigious two-year community colleges in the United States. It ranked in the top10 inthe state in sending students to the UC and CSU systems. El Camino College offers quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to ensure the educational success of students from our diverse community.

Academic support is available to El Camino College students in a variety of areas, from tutoring and writing assistance to computer and copying services. Some services are available on a drop-in basis; others require an appointment. All students are advised to take advantage of these free and/or low-cost services.

The Basics

Settingeasy access to Los Angeles.
School TypeUSA Community College
TuitionApprox. US$9,000
HousingHomestay
School Website http://www.elcamino.edu
StateCalifornia (CA)
Nearest CityLos Angeles
Year Founded1947
Admission RequirementHKDSE/ F.6
Academic CalendarSpring/Fall
Level OfferedAssociate degree, 2-year University Transfer Program
Enrollmentapproximately 25,000 students
International Students10%
Student-Teacher Ratio30:1
MapMap link

Students Transfer Records:

University of California- Berkeley, Los Angeles, Irvine, Santa Cruz, Riverside;

California State University- Long Beach, Fullerton;

Other universities in California:San Diego State University,San Francisco State University

Academic Programs:

The Honors Transfer Program (HTP) at El Camino College is designed to better prepare the highly motivated student to transfer successfully to a university and complete a bachelor’s degree.

http://www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/co/transfer_services/Fall%202011%20Transfer%20Guide_82611.pdf

Campus:

Math Study Center, Learning Resource Center, Special Resource Center, Supplemental Instruction, Writing Center

http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/basicskills/campusresources.asp

Students Life:

Student Government, Inter-Club Council, Clubs, Distribution of Literature