Compton College
Compton College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Compton, CA. Compton College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Compton College is $1,142 for California residents and $8,822 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Compton.
- Total 5,225 students have enrolled in Compton and, of that, 1,387 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Compton offers 62 programs.
- The graduation rate of Compton is 27% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Compton College is $1,142 for California residents and $8,822 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,142 | $5,942 |
| 2022 | $1,142 | $8,990 |
| 2023 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
| 2024 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
| 2025 | $1,142 | $8,822 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Compton College offers 60 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Compton College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 35 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 60 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 138 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 31 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 132 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 88 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 44 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 33 |
| Psychology | 22 |
Student Population
Total 5,225 students have enrolled to Compton College. By gender, there are 2,088 male and 3,137 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.67 to 1.
Compton College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,387 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 260 | 147 | 113 |
| Black or African American | 1,367 | 481 | 886 |
| Hispanic | 3,228 | 1,281 | 1,947 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 3 | 13 |
| White | 85 | 47 | 38 |
| Two or More Races | 159 | 66 | 93 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 107 | 62 | 45 |
| Total | 5,225 | 2,088 | 3,137 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Compton College is 27% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $5,247 and 40% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 50% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,247 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 126 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 304 |