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Compton Colleges

Compton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Compton

There are at least 2 colleges in Compton, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 4,609 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,669 full-time students.

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

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Compton Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Compton Community College
1111 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, California 90221-5393

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, child development, licensed practical nurse, criminal justice and police, autobody repair, accounting, information technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,574 students, 2,634 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. Member of a national athletic association.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal and culinary services, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 35 students, 35 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Carson Colleges189,73012,357537
Downey Colleges1107,323  
Gardena Colleges257,746555 
Lynwood Colleges169,84589 
Paramount Colleges155,266158 
South Gate Colleges296,375704 

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