Compton College
Graduation Rate
32%
Retention Rate
53%
Acceptance Rate
Not reported
Total Enrollment
5,963
Cost & Financial Aid
Avg Net Price
Not reported
Receiving Aid
Not reported
Avg Grant Aid
Not reported
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
About Compton College
Compton College is a public two-year institution located in Compton, California, within a large suburban area. The college enrolls 5,963 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.67 out of 100. The completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023).
Compton College offers career and technical programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General; Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician; Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician; Machine Tool Technology/Machinist; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.
Located in Compton, California, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Compton College serves a diverse urban and suburban student population. Its workforce programs span automotive, trades, cosmetology, and healthcare sectors aligned with the regional labor market.
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Calendar System
Semester
Dr. Keith Curry
kcurry@compton.edu1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221-5393
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