HISTORY OF
COMPTON COLLEGE
The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a
component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a
bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the
new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new
campus in fall 1956.
In August 2006, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees
approved a Memorandum of Understanding to provide educational and related
support services to Compton Community College District residents. Through the
agreement, residents of the Compton Community College District continued to
have access to university transfer and career and technical education opportunities,
as well as financial aid, basic skills courses and related support services.
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted
initial accreditation status to Compton College during its June 7, 2017 meeting. The
action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino
Community College District.
Typically, the ACCJC process would require accreditation candidacy to immediately
follow accreditation eligibility. However, the Commission was so impressed with the
progress made during the past two years, they determined that moving directly to
initial accreditation was in order. Granting initial accreditation indicates that the
ACCJC has determined that the institution is in substantial compliance with its
eligibility requirements, accreditation standards and ACCJC policies.
Administration at Compton College is led by Dena P. Maloney,
Superintendent/President of the El Camino Community College District. Keith
Curry is President/CEO of Compton College.
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