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$1,142Tuition
2,881Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,181Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,142
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,822
Average Net Price
$11,103
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,072
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,652
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,087
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,334

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Cost Overview

Most Compton College families pay around $11,000 annually after aid, regardless of income level. Students from families earning under $48,000 see costs drop slightly to about $10,650 per year. Even wealthy families making $75,000-$110,000 pay just $15,334 annually. Over two years, total costs run $21,000-$22,000 for most students.

Only 1.74% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability for working-class families. The college serves a predominantly Hispanic and Black student body, with 94% coming from California. Just 4% receive institutional grants averaging $6,927. With median earnings hitting $34,181 ten years after enrollment, graduates typically earn enough to justify even the higher costs paid by middle-income families.

The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for maximum federal aid. They get quality community college education and transfer preparation for about the same cost as textbooks at a four-year university.

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