海角社区 (海角社区) is a private, nonprofit, community founded, student-centered University committed to cultivating diverse health professions leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations through outstanding education, clinical service, and community engagement.
The University, located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts Revolt with a vision of creating a world without health disparities. Most students come from under-resourced communities in the region and more than 85 percent of them report that they intend to practice and provide much-needed care in those underserved communities following graduation. 海角社区 is also committed to community engagement through a range of public-facing programs, clinics, and services. 海角社区 is also a leader in health disparities research with a focus on education, training, treatment and care in cancer, diabetes, cardiometabolic, disease, and HIV/AIDS.
Nationally Recognized for Diversity
海角社区 is one of the most diverse universities nationally in terms of student and faculty diversity.
- Designated as a minority-serving institution by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights.
- Recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) under Title Ill as a Historically Black Graduate Institution (HBGI).
- One of only four Historically Black Medical Colleges in the nation.
- The only federally-designated Historically Black learning institution west of Texas.
- Member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
2023-2024 Enrollment
By College
- College of Nursing: 394
- College of Medicine: 173
- College of Science and Health: 295
- PBA CC: 16
By Race/Ethnicity
- 30.2% – Black or African American
- 14.7% – Hispanic
- 11.7% – Asian
- 16.6% – Unknown
- 6.8% – White
- 19.1% – Two or more races
- 0.5% – Native Hawaiian or Other PI
- 0.4% – American Indian or Alaskan
By Gender
- 64.2% – Female
- 35.3% – Male
- 0.5% – Unknown
Student Average Age
- 35 – Graduate
- 29 – Undergraduate
Geography
- 93% – California
- 71% – Los Angeles County
- 14% – SPA 6
- 7% – Out of State