by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,612 undergraduates in 2020, Compton College is a small, public college located in Compton, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Compton College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Compton College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Compton College Disability Services.
For students with young families, Compton College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Compton College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Compton College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,612 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 865 (18.8%). Part-time attendance was 3,747 (81.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 865 | 3,747 | 4,612 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Compton College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Compton College #2240 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Compton College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Compton College Diversity Guide.
Compton College has a total of 204 student athletes, 142 men and 62 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $557,688 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $556,688 |
| Net | $1,000 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Compton College Athletics