El Camino College- Compton

1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA
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School Description

Provided by El Camino College- Compton

On behalf of the faculty and staff members, welcome to El Camino College Compton Center! We invite you to explore Compton Center and become a part of our campus community.

At Compton Center, we value the academic success of each and every student. We are here to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Our students and alumni are a constant source of pride for us. Whether transferring to a four-year university, or receiving important training and skills needed for a successful career, our students are going places and we are proud to be a part of it!

El Camino College Compton Center has five academic divisions which include many academic programs. Each division offers a comprehensive transfer, degree or certificate program. Compton Center offers transfer majors for students planning to transfer to a university or professional school. We also offer an extensive list of certificate programs in addition to A.A. and A.S. degrees.

Our faculty members are experts in their field - all have master's degrees or equivalent. They are dedicated to student success and classroom teaching - no graduate assistants or aides teach classes.

El Camino College Compton Center is proud to offer an athletic program dedicated to the growth of student-athletes. Our Tartar Athletic Program is deeply committed to sportsmanship, teamwork, academics and training.

The Student Life Office is the focal point for El Camino College Compton Center campus activities, social events, student government and
services that are available to students. Assistance is provided to help students get involved in campus life through leadership and service opportunities, clubs and various organizations.

To round out a great educational experience at Compton Center, students are encouraged to participate in all aspects of campus life. These experiences extend well beyond the college years. Many students who have been actively involved in Student Life have achieved successful
careers and maintain life-long friendships.

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El Camino College- Compton

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

El Camino College Compton Center (originally Compton College) operates as a "center" of El Camino College. Under an agreement with El Camino College, Compton Center is open and offers accredited El Camino College courses to residents of Compton, Carson, Lynwood, Paramount and parts of North Long Beach. Compton Center is located in Compton, California; El Camino College is in Torrance, California.

History

Compton Community College was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1933 the campus was devastated by a major earthquake which struck the region, leaving two buildings standing. Fortunately, no one on campus was killed.

In the 1940s several thousand Compton College students entered the armed forces and during World War II the campus housed a military unit and a defense plant.

In 1950 voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. The new college campus was then constructed at the college's present site, 1111 East Artesia Boulevard. Classes began on the new campus in the Fall of 1953.

In the 1960s the composition of the student body changed dramatically from predominantly Caucasian to overwhelmingly African-American.

In 1970 the Board of Trustees appointed the institution's first African-American President/Superintendent, Dr. Abel B. Sykes, Jr. Highlights during his 14-year administration included the construction of the first two new campus buildings since 1952: the Jane Astredo Allied Health Building and the Abel B. Sykes, Jr. Child Development Center (named after him in 1995).

The 1980s was a period of reduced funding and partial retrenchment for the institution, but by the early 1990s the college had once again stabilized. The second major demographic shift occurred in the 1990s making the campus population 50% African-American and 50% Hispanic.

In 1996 the Board appointed Ulis C. Williams as Interim President/Superintendent and in January, 1997 made this appointment permanent. During President Williams' tenure the district has received full re-accreditation, the Ralph C. Dills Vocational-Technology Center and the Math-Sciences building were constructed, and student enrollment approached 10,000.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
57%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 4,900
Students Receiving Aid:
76%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 57%
Part-Time 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Other 39%
African-American 33%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 1%
Caucasian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 60%
In-State 40%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 40%
Texas 1%
Alabama 0%
Illinois 0%
Mississippi 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Athletics

Sports Include: Football (Western Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Track (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 728 $ 4,900  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 312 $ 2,625  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 312 $ 2,625  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,764 22%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 594 75%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,250 1%  
Any Aid:
   76%  

Degree Programs at El Camino College- Compton

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at El Camino College- Compton

Career Education Majors

College Advice

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