Compton College

Compton College Overview

Compton College is a public school in an urban setting in Compton, California. Compton College was founded in 1927 and enrolls 7,900 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Compton College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Compton College students can .

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

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

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

2021 Compton College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$5,904
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Compton 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 university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Compton College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Compton 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 Compton College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at Compton 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 Compton 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 awarded 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

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

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Where is Compton College?

Compton College is located in the urban setting of Compton, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

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