Compton, California · Public · 2-year · Large suburb
Overview
Compton College is a public two-year institution in Compton, California. The campus sits in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 5,225 students. It is part of California Community College System.
Compton College offers certificates and associate degrees across 44 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities, and Biological and Physical Sciences. It awarded 1,359 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
The school has an open admission policy. 50% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
5,225
Students enrolled
50%
First-year retention
1,359
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
44
Programs and majors
17:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
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Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 44
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.