Compton College

Compton, CA · Public · offers Associate's degrees

Large suburb

—Acceptance rate
$12,647Average net price / year
27%Graduation rate
$34,181Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
3,142Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$1,142
Out-of-state tuition
$8,822
Total cost of attendance
$20,447
Books & supplies
$1,062
Average net price
$12,647

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,528
$30–48k
$12,773
$48–75k
$12,319
$75–110k
$16,689

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
27%
First-year retention
50%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$28,922
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,181
Median debt (graduates)
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3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
27%
Students with federal loans
3%

Students

Undergraduates
3,142
Part-time
67%
Women / men
62% / 38%
White
2%
Hispanic
52%
Black
37%
Asian
2%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Avg faculty salary
$101,295 / year
Full-time faculty
54%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Website
www.compton.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Personal & Culinary Services – 5% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 1% of degrees
  • Family & Consumer Sciences – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 65% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 7% of degrees
  • Psychology – 2% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Compton College cost?

The average net price after grants is $12,647 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $1,142 and the full cost of attendance is $20,447.

How much do Compton College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $34,181 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

27% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.