What Compton College does

Compton College is a public community college operated by the Compton Community College District (CCCD), a California state government entity, located at 1111 East Artesia Boulevard in Compton, California. Established in 2006 following its separation from El Camino College, the institution serves primarily first-time college students recruited from three feeder K-12 districts: Compton Unified, Lynwood Unified, and Paramount Unified. The college operates with 101–250 employees and is positioned to deliver accessible, low-cost higher education in a historically underserved South Los Angeles community.

The college delivers 43 degree programs and 47 certificate programs organized across five Guided Pathway Divisions. Its technology infrastructure consists of standard higher-education platforms: Ellucian Banner for the student information system, CCCApply for admissions, Parchment for credential management, and BankMobile for financial aid disbursement. Identity verification was modernized with the deployment of ID.me in February 2024 and extended with California DMV Wallet integration in November 2025, aligning authentication with state-issued mobile credentials.

Revenue derives from multiple sources: California-resident enrollment fees of $46 per unit, non-resident fees of $421 per unit, state apportionment under California's Student-Centered Funding Formula, federal financial aid, and competitive grants. The Oliver W. Conner College Promise Program, established in 2017, provides tuition-free access to qualifying first-time students from the three feeder districts. In 2026, Rep. Maxine Waters secured $2.05 million in federal Community Project Funding for the institution. Transfer pathways are formalized with the University of California, Irvine (TAG) and the California State University system, while a partnership with Los Angeles County Social Services provides internship pipelines into county employment.

Name

Compton College

Legal name

Compton College

Website

https://compton.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Compton College is a public community college in Compton, California, operated by the Compton Community College District since 2006, serving primarily first-time students from Compton, Lynwood, and Paramount with 43 degree and 47 certificate programs across five Guided Pathway Divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Transfer pathway programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Compton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Enrollment Fees: California community college enrollment fees set by state legislature. California residents pay $46 per unit. Non-residents pay additional tuition. Revenue supports instructional operations, student services, and institutional costs.
2. State and Federal Funding: Public funding from California state sources and federal grants including $2.05 million federal Community Project Funding for facilities improvements. State funding based on enrollment and completion metrics.
3. Scholarship Disbursement Services: College serves as pass-through for scholarship funds from district, foundation, and private donors. District-funded scholarships applied first to outstanding balances, remainder disbursed to students. Transfer scholarships issued by check.
4. Optional Student Fees: Optional fees including Student Activities Fee ($10/semester), Student Representation Fee ($2/semester). Health fee ($19/semester) mandatory unless exempted. Revenue supports student activities, governance advocacy, and health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Compton College provides public community college education in Compton, California, delivering associate degree and certificate programs, transfer preparation, and career and technical education across five Guided Pathway Divisions. It enrolls students through the CCCApply statewide system, MyCompton portal, and dual-enrollment with local K-12 districts, and supports them with the Oliver W. Conner College Promise Program, financial aid, counseling, veterans services, and transfer pathways including the UC Irvine TAG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oliver W. Conner College Promise Program: A program established in 2017 that waives enrollment fees for first-time college students for up to two years, along with personalized support and resources.
• Compton College Promise

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs offered across five Guided Pathway Divisions: Business and Industrial Studies; Fine Arts, Communication and Humanities; Health and Public Services; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; and Social Sciences. Awarded 897 degrees to the Class of 2025.
• Certificate Programs Certificates of Achievement and Certificates of Accomplishment across career and academic disciplines; 47 certificate programs offered, with 572 certificates awarded to the Class of 2025.
• Oliver W. Conner College Promise Program Program established in 2017 that covers first two years of enrollment fees for first-time college students from Compton, Lynwood, and Paramount Unified school districts, including book and supply support up to $400/year, technology access (loaner laptops, hotspots, headphones), and guaranteed admission with priority registration.
• Career Education / Workforce Development Programs Career and technical education programs preparing students for workforce, job recovery, and career advancement, including Welding, Automotive Collision Repair/Painting, Automotive Technology, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Machine Tool Technology, Cosmetology, Business Management & Marketing, Computer Information Systems, Real Estate, Registered Nursing, Administration of Justice, Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing, Commercial Music, and Vocational ESL.
• Transfer Services (UC Irvine TAG and CSU Pathways) Transfer preparation services including articulation agreements, Summer Scholars Transfer Institute, the UC Irvine Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) pathway, CSU General Education certification, and Honors Transfer Program for students transferring to four-year universities.
• Distance Education / Online Classes Online courses and distance education programs for students unable to attend in-person, with online orientation via MyCompton portal and online searchable class schedule.
• Dual Enrollment Program Concurrent college enrollment program for K-12 high school students in Compton, Lynwood, and Paramount Unified school districts, allowing them to earn college credit while still in high school with enrollment fees waived.
• Student Support Services (EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars, Veterans) Wraparound support services including EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars for foster youth, Special Resource Center, and Veterans services with dedicated counselors (Diego Aguilar) and School Certifying Official (Kisha McThirsty).
• Scholarship Programs Need- and merit-based scholarships administered via a single application covering all Compton College scholarships, including benefits such as book and supply support up to $400/year, technology access (loaner laptops, hotspots, headphones), and district- and donor-funded scholarships with pass-through disbursement.
• Transcript Services Official transcript ordering through the Parchment platform with electronic delivery options; each student receives two free transcripts with additional copies $10 each, rush $12, plus shipping.
• Emily B. Hart-Holifield Library College library providing academic resources to students, faculty, and staff as part of academic resources offerings.
• Honors Transfer Program Honors program designed to support high-achieving students preparing for transfer to competitive four-year universities, available under academic guidance.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Los Angeles County Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership creating internship and job placement pathways for students. Social services alignment with career education programs enables students to overcome barriers and achieve career outcomes. Featured in student success stories.
• Compton, Lynwood, and Paramount Unified School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnerships for Promise Program eligibility and dual enrollment programs. Graduates from these districts qualify for Oliver W. Conner College Promise covering first two years of enrollment fees.
• El Camino CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership where transcripts for coursework completed Fall 2006-Spring 2019 at El Camino College Compton Center are processed by El Camino College Records Office. Contact: 310-660-3593 ext. 3436.
• University of California, Irvine (UCI TAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) pathway partnership with UC Irvine. Promise Program includes transfer opportunities with UCI. Enables seamless transfer for eligible Compton College students.
• California State University SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway partnerships with CSU system. CSU General Education certification available. Promise Program includes CSU transfer opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• El Camino College: Adjacent California public community college and Compton College's institutional predecessor (Compton operated as El Camino College Compton Center from 2006–2019). Comparable two-year public institution serving the same South Bay / South LA region with similar transfer and CTE portfolio.
• Long Beach City College: Neighboring public community college within Los Angeles County directly competing for the same Compton-adjacent student population. Offers a similar mix of transfer pathways, CTE programs, and supportive services to underserved students.
• Cerritos College: Public community college in nearby Norwalk serving southeast Los Angeles County with overlapping feeder high schools. Comparable scale and program portfolio, competing for the same demographic pool as Compton.
• Los Angeles Harbor College: LA Community College District public two-year institution serving a comparable working-class, first-generation student population in southern Los Angeles County with similar CTE and transfer focus.
• Los Angeles Southwest College: LA Community College District public two-year college serving an urban, predominantly first-generation student population in south Los Angeles with comparable wraparound support services and transfer emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Mt. San Antonio College: One of the largest California community colleges by enrollment, offering an expansive portfolio of CTE, transfer, and workforce programs. Closest functional analog at greater scale and a reference benchmark for program breadth.
• Pasadena City College: Established Los Angeles County public community college with comparable transfer, CTE, and student support programs. Comparable size and mission serving urban/suburban California students.

Others

• Compton Community College District: The governing district entity for Compton College, rather than a competing peer. Included because the district's funding, governance, and capital decisions directly determine Compton College's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/compton_college
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd4v1ThUsDIYEh6z9TUaoIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/comptonedu
• Instagraminstagram.com/compton_college
• TikToktiktok.com/@comptoncollege114
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compton-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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