Compton College Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
2%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Compton College has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
2.4%(146)
Hispanic
62.2%(3,709)
African American
24.8%(1,481)
Asian
4.8%(286)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(30)
Two or More Races
2.7%(162)
Unknown
2.3%(140)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment5,963
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Compton College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Compton College has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.8%(2,132)
Women
64.2%(3,831)

Gender Statistics

Men2,132

36% of total enrollment

Women3,831

64% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Compton College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 15% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 29% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
36.0%(1,714)
18-19
10.1%(479)
20-21
9.3%(445)
22-24
8.4%(402)
25+
36.2%(1,724)

Age Diversity Insights

15%

Traditional Age (18-21)

29%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Compton College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 200% in-state residents, -102% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.1%(542)
International
0.9%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State542

200% of student body

International5

2% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

29%

Non-Traditional Age