- The Cerritos College mission is to serve the community by building futures through learning. Our mission is teaching and our faculty has established a distinguished record of scholarship, research and publication. But most important to you, they are dedicated professors.
School Highlights
Cerritos College serves 20,406 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 20,406 students
- In-state tuition: $1,346
- Out-state tuition: $7,506
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cerritos College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 847 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cerritos College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
847 staff
312 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cerritos College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Cerritos College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,406 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
8,240 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
12,166 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
142 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,240 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,166 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
13%
% Hispanic
70%
45%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
9%
26%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,346 is less than the state average of $1,993. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,506 is more than the state average of $7,120. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,346
$1,993
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,506
$7,120
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is a public comprehensive community college serving an area of 52 square miles of southeastern Los Angeles county. The college offers degrees and certificates in 87 areas of study in nine divisions. Over 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies each year. Cerritos College is a public two-year California educational institution accredited by the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Cerritos College student body is a majority of minorities: Hispanics, Asians, African-Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans together account for more than 60% of our students. Cerritos College attracts students directly from high school. The Wilford Michael Library and Learning Resource Center on the campus of Cerritos Community College offers a wide variety of instructional programs, services and resources to enrich the learning activities of students, faculty and staff. The mission of the Innovation Center is to provide information, training, and opportunities for professional growth. Technical support is provided on all products supported by the Computer Services Department at Cerritos College. In addition to regularly scheduled training sessions on office automation products, we also offer one-on-one consultation, including web design assistance to faculty and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cerritos College cost?
Cerritos College's tuition is approximately $1,346 for In-State students and $7,506 for Out-State students.
What is Cerritos College's ranking?
Cerritos College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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