- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $11,662 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Compton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Compton College reviews each application.
Compton College acceptance rate
Compton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Compton College (formerly El Camino College Compton Center) is a public 2-year college in Compton, California, with 5,225 undergraduates.
AP credit
Compton College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,662 a year at Compton College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Compton College with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Compton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is the acceptance rate at Compton College?
Compton College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Compton College accept AP credit?
Yes. Compton College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Compton College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,662 a year at Compton College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Compton College's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Compton CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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