Compton College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Compton, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,142
Out-of-State Tuition$8,822
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Compton College vs. State and National Averages

Compton CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,142$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-93%-94%

Outcomes and student profile at Compton College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$34,181
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)27%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants27%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over36%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Compton College?

In-state tuition at Compton College is $1,142 and out-of-state tuition is $8,822, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Compton College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Compton College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Compton College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Compton College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Compton College?

Compton College enrolls about 3,142 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Is Compton College expensive?

In-state tuition at Compton College is $1,142, which is 93% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Compton College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Compton College are $34,181 a year, according to College Scorecard.