Compton Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Compton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Compton, California

There are at least 2 colleges in Compton, listed and described below. These schools represent 3,663 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,446 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Compton; see particularly Paramount, South Gate, Carson, and Bell colleges.

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Compton Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

El Camino College-Compton Center
1111 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, California 90221-5393

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, child development, criminal justice and police, automobile mechanics, welding, real estate, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 3,641 students, 2,422 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Universal College of Beauty Compton
718 West Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90220

Programs: cosmetology, teacher education and development, personal and culinary services.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 22 students, 24 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bell Colleges	2	36,664	173
Bellflower Colleges	1	72,878	39
Carson Colleges	2	89,730	12,299	557
Lynwood Colleges	1	69,845	153
Paramount Colleges	2	55,266	184
South Gate Colleges	2	96,375	1,067

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