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Compton College

Compton, CA · Suburb · 3,142 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Compton College is a welcoming public community college renowned for its dedication to student equity and its strong Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) pathways, particularly in high-demand fields like Nursing, STEM, and Career and Technical Education. The campus culture is defined by a supportive, tight-knit "Tartar" community that prioritizes holistic student success, offering vibrant student activities alongside comprehensive academic counseling and basic needs support. What truly sets Compton College apart is its exceptional commitment to affordability, highlighted by the Oliver W. Conner College Promise program, which provides local high school graduates with two years of free enrollment and textbook vouchers to ensure a debt-free start to their higher education.


Wikipedia:Compton College is a public community college in Compton, California. From 2006, when it lost its regional accreditation, to 2017, when it regained that accreditation, it operated as a part of El Camino College. Before and after the partnership with El Camino College, the college was operated by the Compton Community College District.

Location
Compton, CA, 90221-5393 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,447
Out-of-state COA
$28,127
Avg net price
$12,647
In-state tuition
$1,142
Out-of-state tuition
$8,822
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,528
$30–48k
$12,773
$48–75k
$12,319
$75–110k
$16,689
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
47%
Median earnings (6yr)
$28,922
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,181
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
Part-time students
67%
Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
52%
Black
37%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$11,255/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,233
Federal loan rate
3%

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