Compton College is a public community college located in Compton, CA. It offers 60 programs for degree/certificate.

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

The 2024 tuition & fees of Compton College is $1,142 for California residents and $8,822 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 4,082 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 1,397 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Compton College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,142$8,822
Books & Supplies$938
Off-Campus Living Costs$25,623
Average Financial Aid$3,142
Cost of Attendance$27,703$35,383
After Financial Aid$24,561$32,241
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Compton College$1,142$8,822
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Compton College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2535NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist31 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies138 completers
215 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 132 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 88 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 44 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Retail ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,082 students at Compton College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,461 male students and 2,775 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,2367423,494
Male Students1,4613021,159
Female Students2,7754402,335

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,082 total students, 2,240 students enrolled through distance learning (1,397 students enrolled exclusively and 843 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,082
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,397
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses843
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,842

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Compton College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA
Phone310-900-1600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,142
Out-of-State$8,822
Student Population »4,082 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »10%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,142
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)