- Compton College is a welcoming and inclusive community where diverse students are supported to pursue and attain student success. Compton College provides solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for completion of programs of study, transition to a university, and securing living-wage employment.
School Highlights
Compton College serves 6,104 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,104 students
- In-state tuition: $1,142
- Out-state tuition: $5,678
- Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Compton College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Programs offered
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 208 teachers has declined by 36% over five years.
Compton College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
208 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
90
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Compton College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Compton College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,104 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,648 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
4,455 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
439 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,104 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,351 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
63%
47%
% Black
23%
7%
% White
3%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,142 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,678 is less than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,142
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,678
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,133
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.
- The Compton Community College District encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. Today, about 290 full and part-time faculty teach 42 degree programs and 41 certificate programs.
- In November 2002 the Compton Community College District won voter approval of Measure CC, authorizing the issuance of $100 million in general obligation bonds to upgrade classrooms, labs, infrastructure, and instructional equipment, while making much-needed health and safety repairs and energy efficiency improvements. An independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee was also established at this time.
- In November 2014, voters in the Compton Community College District approved Measure C, a $100 million facilities bond designed to make technology and safety upgrades campuswide.
- On August 27, 2018, Compton College received notification from the ACCJC that itsSubstantive Change Application: Change in Local Controlwas approved. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issuedExecutive Order 2018-01declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the CCCD Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019, at 11:59 p.m.A Special Board meeting at 11:59 p.m. on June 7, 2019, commemorated the moment that Compton College began to operate as an independent college and concluded the collaborative partnership between Compton Community College District and the El Camino Community College District.
- Courses are offered under the authority of the Compton Community College District, and all students earning degrees or certificates at Compton College will be issued a Compton College diploma.
- At the June 5-6, 2024 ACCJC biannual meeting, the commission took action to reaffirm Compton College's Accreditation for seven years.
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Compton College cost?
Compton College's tuition is approximately $1,142 for In-State students and $5,678 for Out-State students.
What sports does Compton College offer?
Compton College offers 8 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Compton College's ranking?
Compton College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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