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 75%.
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)
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
6,312 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%
25%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
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 $2,083. 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 $7,122. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,346
$2,083
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,506
$7,122
% 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.
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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)
For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
