Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
University Website: WWW.CERRITOS.EDU
Apply Online: cccapply.org/Applications/California_Community_College/apply/Cerritos_College.html
University Website: WWW.CERRITOS.EDU
Apply Online: cccapply.org/Applications/California_Community_College/apply/Cerritos_College.html
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Cerritos College is a public comprehensive community college founded in 1955 located in Norwalk, California. It was named after Rancho Los Cerritos, a ranch that served prominently in the region in the 19th century. The college serves as part of the inspiration for the renaming of the neighboring city of Dairy Valley to Cerritos.
The college offers degrees and certificates in 87 areas of study in nine divisions. There is also a student-run radio station, WPMD. It also provides a student-run newspaper, Talon Marks.
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- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 21967 students
- $5,124.00 avg tuition
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk,
CA
90650-6298
(562) 860-2451
Apply online
Admissions:
cms.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-r..
Financial Aid:
cms.cerritos.edu/financial-aid/
Areas of Study:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
- Architecture And Related Services
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Personal And Culinary Services
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Precision Production
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cerritos College
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 76% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Cerritos College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $728.00 | $728.00 | $5,124.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $26.00 | $26.00 | $183.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $11,277.00 | $3,780.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $3,798.00 | $3,780.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 71% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 68% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,236.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 5% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $3,558.00 |
Cerritos College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES | ||||
| Agriculture, General | X | |||
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Architectural Technology/Technician | X | |||
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| Ethnic Studies | X | |||
| Women's Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Botany/Plant Biology | X | |||
| Microbiology, General | X | |||
| Zoology/Animal Biology | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | X | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | |||
| Insurance | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | X | |||
| Office Management and Supervision | X | |||
| Real Estate | X | |||
| Retail Management | X | |||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | X | |||
| Small Business Administration/Management | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Journalism | X | |||
| Radio and Television | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | X | |||
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | X | |||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | X | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | X | |||
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Education, Other | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | X | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | |||
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | X | |||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Pre-Engineering | X | |||
| Telecommunications Engineering | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | X | |||
| Engineering Technology, General | X | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | X | |||
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | X | |||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | X | |||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | X | |||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | X | |||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | X | |||
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | X | |||
| Homeland Security | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | X | |||
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | X | |||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | X | |||
| Legal Studies, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General | X | |||
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Forestry, General | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | X | |||
| Physical Fitness Technician | X | |||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | X | |||
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | ||||
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | X | |||
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | X | |||
| Welding Technology/Welder | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Human Services, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Geography | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Drawing | X | |||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Photography | X | |||
| Sculpture | X | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
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Schools Near Cerritos College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fremont College | 1.3mi |
| Advanced College | 4.0mi |
| Long Beach City College | 4.4mi |
| Biola University | 4.7mi |
| Cypress College | 5.8mi |
| El Camino College-Compton Center | 6.5mi |
| Trident University International | 6.8mi |
| Southern California University of Health Sciences | 7.0mi |
| Whittier College | 7.4mi |
| California State University-Long Beach | 7.4mi |
| American Career College-Anaheim | 7.4mi |
| American University of Health Sciences | 7.6mi |
| South Baylo University | 8.4mi |
| Everest College-Anaheim | 8.6mi |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 8.7mi |
