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11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
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Tel: (562) 860-2451
- The Cerritos College mission is to serve the community by building futures through learning. Our mission is teaching and our faculty has established a distinguished record of scholarship, research and publication. But most important to you, they are dedicated professors.
School Highlights
Cerritos College serves 20,406 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 20,406 students
- In-state tuition: $1,346
- Out-state tuition: $7,506
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cerritos College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Average community college minority breakdown
Community Size
Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 847 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cerritos College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
847 staff
312 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cerritos College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Cerritos College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,406 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
8,240 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
12,166 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
142 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,240 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,166 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
13%
% Hispanic
70%
45%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
9%
25%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,346 is less than the state average of $2,083. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,506 is more than the state average of $7,122. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,346
$2,083
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,506
$7,122
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is a public comprehensivecommunity college serving an area of 52 square miles ofsoutheastern Los Angeles county. The college offers degrees andcertificates in 87 areas of study in nine divisions. Over 1,200students successfully complete their course of studies each year.Cerritos College is a public two-year California educationalinstitution accredited by the Commission for Community and JuniorColleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. TheCerritos College student body is a majority of minorities:Hispanics, Asians, African-Americans, Pacific Islanders and NativeAmericans together account for more than 60% of our students.Cerritos College attracts students directly from high school. TheWilford Michael Library and Learning Resource Center on the campusof Cerritos Community College offers a wide variety ofinstructional programs, services and resources to enrich thelearning activities of students, faculty and staff. The mission ofthe Innovation Center is to provide information, training, andopportunities for professional growth. Technical support isprovided on all products supported by the Computer ServicesDepartment at Cerritos College. In addition to regularly scheduledtraining sessions on office automation products, we also offerone-on-one consultation, including web design assistance to facultyand staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cerritos College cost?
Cerritos College's tuition is approximately $1,346 for In-State students and $7,506 for Out-State students.
What is Cerritos College's ranking?
Cerritos College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Cerritos College is Fremont University (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 20,406 students
- In-state tuition: $1,346
- Out-state tuition: $7,506
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Did You Know?
For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.
Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is . Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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