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Compton College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

At Compton College, admission is open, so your focus should shift to how you will start strong once you enroll. With a 50% freshman retention rate, plan early for placement, advising, course load, and transfer goals so you build momentum from your first semester.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Compton College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Compton College enrolls about 5,225 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Compton College has a freshman retention rate of 50%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Compton, CA

Undergrad Enrollment5,225
Freshman Retention50%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Compton College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 2

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Compton College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes and possible superscoring. Since Compton College is test-optional and does not offer Early Action or Early Decision, check its regular application deadline before scheduling a fall retake so your scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Compton College is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,104 and out-of-state tuition of $8,544. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the April 2 priority deadline.

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In-State Tuition$1,104
Out-of-State Tuition$8,544
Room and Board$25,804
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

Compton College lists out-of-state tuition at $8,544, compared with $1,104 for in-state tuition. Room and board is estimated at $25,804, so living expenses may be a larger part of the total cost than tuition. Actual costs can vary based on housing choices, course load, fees, and financial need.

Student life at Compton College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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