Compton College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Compton College is a public community college in Compton, California, serving roughly 3,142 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,647 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,142. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (52.4%) and Black or African American (36.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,142
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,647 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,142 33.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 26.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 294.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 53.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,116
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Compton College: what the data shows
Common questions about Compton College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Compton College?
Compton College is located in Compton, CA (ZIP 90221-5393).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Compton College public or private?
Compton College is a Public institution.
How much does Compton College cost?
Published tuition: $1,142 in-state, $8,822 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,647.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,528 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,773 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,319 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,689 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,568.
How big is Compton College?
Total enrollment: 3,142 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,116 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Compton College?
150%-time completion rate: 26.81%.
First-year retention: 50.2%.
What do graduates of Compton College earn?
Median earnings: $28,922 six years after entry; $34,181 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
26.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Compton College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (642 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (181 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (81 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (72 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (64 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (42 completions)
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (27 completions)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (23 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Compton College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 26.81%; median earnings $34,181 at 10 years; net price $12,647. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,142
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Compton College was $1,142.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,647
2024 Value
In 2024 Compton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,647.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,588 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,647 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,568 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,288 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,290 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$97,160 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Compton College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Compton College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Compton College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,142 | $5,222 | $6,723 |
| 2014 | $1,142 | $5,678 | $6,731 |
| 2015 | $1,142 | $5,678 | $7,520 |
| 2016 | $1,142 | $5,678 | $8,717 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $5,846 | $8,088 |
| 2018 | $1,142 | $6,326 | $7,447 |
| 2019 | $1,142 | $5,942 | $11,215 |
| 2020 | $1,142 | $8,102 | $9,738 |
| 2021 | $1,142 | $8,102 | $9,126 |
| 2022 | $1,142 | $8,822 | $2,815 |
| 2023 | $1,142 | $8,822 | $11,103 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Compton College reported total enrollment of about 3,142 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (52.4%), Black or African American (36.9%), and Two or More Races (4.0%). About 26.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
33.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Compton College in 2024 is 3,142 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,116 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.97% 100% Completion Time
26.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.97% of students graduating from Compton College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Compton College.
Return on Investment
$34,181 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
575.67% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Compton College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 642 completions
2. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 181 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 81 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 72 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 64 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 42 completions
7. Psychology, General: 29 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 27 completions
9. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Compton College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Compton College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Compton College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 53.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,255
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,233
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Compton College is a public institution located in Compton, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 3,142 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (52.4%), Black or African American (36.9%), Two or More Races (4.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 26.81%. Approximately 26.82% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Compton, CA 90221-5393
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 26.81% graduation rate at Compton College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Compton College located?
Compton College is located in Compton, CA.
How much does Compton College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,142 and average net price is $12,647 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Compton College?
Compton College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,116 students, Hispanic or Latino (52.4%), Black or African American (36.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Compton College earn?
Median earnings are $28,922 six years after entry and $34,181 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Compton College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 26.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Compton College public or private?
Compton College is a public institution located in Compton, CA.
Is Compton College an HBCU?
No. Compton College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Compton College a tribal college?
No. Compton College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Compton College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Compton College reports 52.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Compton College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Compton College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.