A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Compton College are mainly Hispanic with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
31%
|
| Hispanic |
58%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Compton College with a gender ratio of 23% women to 17% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Compton College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
907
|
| Women |
1,176
|
Compton College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 39.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 72% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112686 IPEDS survey data for Compton College.
Last updated February 24, 2025