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# Compton College

Community college in suburban Los Angeles serving 4,765 students with low tuition and general education pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 33.878226, -118.209463

### Summary

Community college in suburban Los Angeles serving 4,765 students with low tuition and general education pathways.

### Description

Compton College is a public two-year community college located in Compton, California, serving the greater Los Angeles area. The college enrolls 4,765 students and offers general education and transfer programs in liberal arts and sciences, supporting students who seek accessible pathways to higher education or career preparation.

In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $1,104 for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition runs $8,784, with an equivalent total cost of attendance. The college's low tuition makes it an affordable entry point for students beginning their college studies in the region.

As a community college, Compton College functions as a transfer institution, allowing students to complete foundational coursework before moving to four-year universities. The school works well for working adults, first-generation students, and those uncertain about their academic direction who benefit from small class sizes and affordable tuition. For more information, visit www.compton.edu/

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 112,686
- **State**: CA
- **City**: Compton
- **Address**: 1111 East Artesia Blvd.
- **Zip Code**: 90221
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.compton.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,104
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $8,784
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,104
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $8,784
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 4,765
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $92,139,795
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities