Cerritos College

Cerritos College Overview

Cerritos College is a public school in a suburban setting in Norwalk, California. Cerritos College was founded in 1956 and enrolls 22,043 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Cerritos College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Cerritos College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Cerritos College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Cerritos College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Cerritos College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Cerritos College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Cerritos College on the Student Life page.

2021 Cerritos College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	65%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,288
Out-of-State	$8,708
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Cerritos College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Cerritos College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2017 Acceptance Rate for Cerritos College

It is not competitive to get into Cerritos College. Cerritos College admitted 65% of all applicants in 2017. Last year, 38,002 students applied to Cerritos College and 24,736 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Cerritos College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Cerritos College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Cerritos College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Cerritos College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about Cerritos College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Cerritos College spends about $3,345 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Cerritos College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Cerritos College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Cerritos College. Based on this information, how does Cerritos College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Cerritos College a good school for you?

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Where is Cerritos College Located?

Cerritos College is located in the suburban setting of Norwalk, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

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