College statistics
- Address:
- 11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA
90650 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.cerritos.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,288
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $11,928
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $82,574,224
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Cerritos College is a public two-year institution in Norwalk, California, serving the suburban Los Angeles region. The college enrolls over 21,000 students and offers transfer and vocational pathways through liberal arts and sciences coursework, drawing commuter students from surrounding communities.
In-state tuition is $1,288 annually, making Cerritos one of California's most affordable entry points to higher education. Out-of-state students pay $11,928 per year. The college's low cost of attendance positions it as an accessible option for students seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year institution or pursuing workforce credentials.
Cerritos functions as a traditional transfer college within California's community college system. Many students use their time here to complete introductory coursework and then transition to universities across California. The college is well-suited for working students, recent high school graduates exploring their direction, and learners seeking affordable access to higher education. Learn more at www.cerritos.edu/.