Los Angeles Mission College

Name

Los Angeles Mission College

Legal name

Los Angeles Mission College

Website

https://lamission.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Community College)

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathway programs
• Vocational training certificates
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sylmar

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: California residents pay $46 per unit. International students pay $359 per unit plus enrollment fees. Revenue generated from student tuition payments for credit and non-credit courses.
2. State Funding (FTES): Community colleges in California receive state funding based on Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES) enrollment metrics, which drives institutional revenue based on student participation.
3. Government Grants: Federal and state grants including USDA grants ($1.2 million for culinary/food programs), Pell Grants, Cal Grants, and institutional grants support operations and specific program initiatives.
4. Financial Aid Administration: 57% of students receive financial aid. The college administers federal and state aid programs including California College Promise Grant, EOPS, CalWORKs, and scholarship programs.
5. International Student Fees: International students pay additional fees including $50 application fee, non-resident tuition ($4,308/semester), medical insurance ($773.94/semester), and SEVIS maintenance fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Los Angeles Mission College is a public community college offering 145 degrees and certificates across six Career and Academic Pathways (Arts Media and Performance; Business Law and Public Safety; Child Family and Education Studies; Culinary Arts; Society Culture and Communication; and STEM Health and Fitness), including an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, certificates, and a Bachelor of Science in Biomanufacturing. The college delivers instruction in-person at its Sylmar campus and Pacoima site, and remotely through Mission Online on the Canvas LMS, with supplemental student support services such as tutoring, counseling, financial aid, and specialized programs for veterans, foster youth, international, and undocumented students.

Product overview

Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is a community college within the Los Angeles Community College District offering 145 degrees and certificates across six Career and Academic Pathways: Arts Media and Performance, Business Law and Public Safety, Child Family and Education Studies, Culinary Arts, Society Culture and Communication, and STEM Health and Fitness. The institution's core academic offerings are supplemented by student support modules including counseling services, TRiO SSS, EOPS, Veterans Resource Center, DSPS, Dream Resource Center, and Basic Needs Center. LAMC provides technology-enhanced learning through Mission Online (Canvas LMS-based distance education), the Learning Resource Center (offering free tutoring via Penji), and the National AI Campus initiative. The institution's flagship bachelor's degree program in Biomanufacturing represents its four-year degree pathway. All students receive free Microsoft Office 365 access, and online services are delivered through Cranium Cafe. With 57% of students receiving financial aid and a $46 per-unit tuition rate for California residents, the institution serves a diverse student population with comprehensive support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (145 Degrees and Certificates) LAMC's core academic offering of 145 available degrees and certificates across six Career and Academic Pathways, including associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's degree programs, for prospective and current community college students.
• Bachelor of Science in Biomanufacturing LAMC's bachelor-level degree program preparing students for careers in biomanufacturing, representing the institution's flagship four-year degree offering.
• Mission Online (Online Learning) Comprehensive online learning program offering courses and programs through the Canvas LMS, with support for online readiness assessment and out-of-state distance learners, enabling remote enrollment and course completion.
• National AI Campus at LAMC Initiative providing AI education and training to prepare students for AI-related careers and literacies within the STEM Health and Fitness pathway.
• USDA-Funded Food, Nutrition, and Health Professional Training Program A collaboration funded by a $1.2 million USDA grant between CSUN, LAMC, and LAUSD's Careers through Culinary Arts Program that targets students at high school, community college, and university levels to prepare them for careers in food safety, culinary arts, and nutrition. Expected to impact over 4,600 students.
• NextUP/CAFYES Foster Youth Program Support services for current and former foster youth enrolled in higher education, including counseling, book vouchers, transportation assistance, and cash grants.
• TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) Federal TRiO program providing free counseling, tutoring, academic workshops, cultural enrichment activities, university campus tours, and computer lab access for first-generation college students, low-income individuals, and students with documented disabilities.
• Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) State-funded support program for educationally disadvantaged students, including academic/career/personal counseling, textbook vouchers, priority registration, tutoring, cash grants, graduation assistance, and transfer fee waivers.
• Veterans Resource Center Dedicated services for student veterans including GI Bill assistance, VA educational benefits administration, mental health resources, academic counseling, and employment support through partnerships with U.S. Vets and Veterans Peer Access Network.
• Dual Enrollment Program for High School Students College courses offered at LAUSD high schools through dual enrollment partnerships, enabling high school students to earn college credit concurrently with their high school coursework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57% of students receive financial aid, enabling access for economically disadvantaged populations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California State University, Northridge (CSUN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Collaboration with CSUN and LAUSD's Careers through Culinary Arts Program funded by $1.2 million USDA grant. The program trains future food, nutrition, and health professionals targeting students at high school, community college, and university levels to prepare them for careers in food safety, culinary arts, and nutrition.
• LAUSD Careers through Culinary Arts ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LAUSD's Careers through Culinary Arts Program for the USDA-funded initiative to train future food, nutrition, and health professionals across educational levels.
• Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAMC is one of nine colleges in LACCD, the largest community college district in the U.S. Shared systems include Canvas LMS, SIS Portal, Microsoft Office 365, Cranium Cafe, and student email.
• Cedars SinaiminorOthersAlumni Ignacio Rivera transitioned from LAMC to Research Assistant position at Cedars Sinai, demonstrating college-to-career pathway.
• LewerMark (Student Health Insurance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACCD partners with LewerMark for international student health insurance, providing medical coverage for international students through a mandated district policy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Moorpark College: California community college within the Ventura County Community College District with comparable associate-degree and transfer focus. Overlaps with LAMC on transfer pathways and CTE offerings but serves a different geographic region.
• Santa Monica College: One of the largest California community colleges by enrollment, also serving Greater LA with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and an international student program. Comparable academic mission but operates outside LACCD.
• Mt. San Antonio College: Large California community college in Walnut with extensive CTE, transfer, and student support programs. Comparable scale and breadth of pathways, though located in the eastern San Gabriel Valley rather than LAMC's San Fernando Valley territory.
• Long Beach City College: California community college in Long Beach with similar associate-degree, transfer, and CTE portfolio plus comparable student support programs for veterans, foster youth, and DSPS populations. Competes for LA County students but is in a separate district.
• Pasadena City College: Large California community college in Pasadena serving a similar Greater LA student base. Comparable in tuition ($46/unit for CA residents), degree breadth, and transfer mission; competes for overlapping regional applicants but operates outside the LACCD system.
• Glendale Community College: California community college geographically adjacent to LAMC's service area with similar associate-degree, transfer, and CTE programs. Comparable pricing structure and student demographics, but operates outside the LACCD system.

Direct peers

• East Los Angeles College: LACCD member college in Monterey Park with similar associate-degree and CTE portfolio. Same district governance, comparable financial aid penetration, and overlapping underserved-student populations.
• Los Angeles Valley College: LACCD college located in Valley Glen, directly adjacent to LAMC's service area. Comparable in scale, mission, and student demographics, with the same $46/unit pricing and LACCD-wide support programs.
• Los Angeles City College: Sister college within the LACCD system offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and student support services. Direct comparability on mission, pricing ($46/unit CA residents), shared Canvas LMS/SIS Portal, and LACCD governance structure.
• Los Angeles Pierce College: LACCD member college in Woodland Hills serving the west San Fernando Valley. Same district, same tuition structure, overlapping student demographics, and shared administrative infrastructure make it a near-direct peer.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lamctweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LAMissionCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/LAMCEagles
• Instagraminstagram.com/lamissioncollege

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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