Overview

Compton College is a 2-year institution located in Compton, CA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1111 East Artesia Boulevard
Compton, CA  90221-5393
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Technology/technician
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Ethnic Studies
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Real Estate
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building Construction Technology/technician
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Teacher Assistant/aide
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Telecommunications Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Care Provider/assistant
Child Development
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Biological And Physical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cosmetology/cosmetologist, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music, General
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,650

Applied

1,650

Accepted

7,900

Enrolled

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

1,104

In-state

5,904

Out-of-state

1,104

In-district

Fees

38

Full-time student fees

Student Body

7,900

Total Undergrad students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	58.18%
Black or African American	24.46%
White or Caucasian	3.76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	6.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.52%
Two or more races	2.96%
Other	3.76%

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No		No
Golf	No		No
Track And Field	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Track And Field	No		No

Faculty

347

Total Faculty

Full-time - 100

Part-time - 247