Compton College
Compton, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,635
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Two-year, medium
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higher-part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 56.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 34.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 2.1%
Black: 29.0%
Hispanic: 59.2%
Asian: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 29.0%
Hispanic: 59.2%
Asian: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $16,997
In-State tuition: $1,142Out-of-State tuition: $8,102
Estimated books and supplies: $1,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,253 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $24,327 (2017)
Median Family Income: $17,500 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 29.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 0.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $5,133 (2018)
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,176 |
| $30k-48k | $8,337 |
| $48k-75k | $9,937 |
| $75k-110k | $14,739 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 86.9% (2019)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $5,133 (2018)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2019)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $5,235 (2019)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $3,500 (2017)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 27.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 31.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 51.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 18.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 18.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation:Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,577 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Sociology. | 37 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 21 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 19 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Precision Metal Working. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 55 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 51 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 31 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering, General. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | 48 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 38 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 28 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 50 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 241 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mathematics. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 94 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Physical Sciences. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Physics. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General. | 42 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 22 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Fire Protection. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Anthropology. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $84,330Full time faculty: 48%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
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