Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,142 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,822 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,782 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,103 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 27.12% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 1.74% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Compton College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,822
Books and supplies
$938
Fees and remainder
$8,022
Sticker price
$17,782
Average net price
$11,103
Average aid coverage
38%
$6,679 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Compton College pays approximately $11,103 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Compton College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Compton College net price
$11,103
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Compton College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,822 and average net price at $11,103. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,822
Current net price
$11,103
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Compton College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$34,181
Undergraduates
2,881
10-Year Median Earnings - Compton College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Compton College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Compton College?
Undergraduates
2,881
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.12%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
1.74%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 27.12% of Compton College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 1.74% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Compton College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Compton College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Compton College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Compton College is listed at 1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221-5393. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Compton College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton College | Not available | $8,822 | $11,103 | $34,181 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Compton College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Compton College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Compton College tuition?
Compton College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,822.
What is Compton College's average net price?
Compton College's average net price in the local dataset is $11,103.
What is Compton College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,181 for Compton College.
Is Compton College accredited?
Compton College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Compton College?
The local dataset lists 2,881 undergraduate students at Compton College.
What percentage of Compton College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Compton College in the local dataset is 27.12%.
What is the federal loan rate at Compton College?
The federal loan rate for Compton College in the local dataset is 1.74%.
Where should I verify Compton College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Compton College or the latest official federal education data.