Compton College

Compton Overview

Compton College (Compton) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Compton, CA. It is classified as urban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Compton's tuition & fees is $1,142 for California residents and $8,822 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 40% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,247.

The school has a total enrollment of 5,225 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

Compton College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Compton College is $1,142 for in-state students and $8,822 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,142 for California residents and $8,822 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,142	$8,822

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$1,142	$8,822

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	27%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	50%(full-time), 26% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	5,225 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,247

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Compton College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Compton
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221-5393
Phone	310-900-1600
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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