Compton College

Compton, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About Compton College

Compton College is a mid-sized, public institution in Compton, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 3,142 students. 27% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,181.

Open

Acceptance

$12,647

Net price

3,142

Enrollment

27%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,647

Average net price

$1,142

In-state tuition

$8,822

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$20,447

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,528

$30–48K

$12,773

$48–75K

$12,319

$75–110K

$16,689

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities65.2%

Multidisciplinary6.8%

Personal & Culinary Services4.9%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.6%

Health & Nursing4.1%

Business2.5%

Social Sciences2.3%

Psychology2.2%

Criminal Justice2.1%

Precision Production1.0%

After Graduation

$34,181

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$28,922

Median earnings (6 yrs)

27%

Graduation rate

50%

Retention rate

56%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,233

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,142

Total enrollment

67%

Part-time

—

Avg. age at entry

—

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

52%

Black

37%

Two or more races

Asian

White

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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