Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,364 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,004 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $8,409 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $693 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 35.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 2.27% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Cerritos College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,004
Books and supplies
$938
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$8,409
Average net price
$693
Average aid coverage
92%
$7,716 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Cerritos College pays approximately $693 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Cerritos College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Cerritos College net price
$693
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Cerritos College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,004 and average net price at $693. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,004
Current net price
$693
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Cerritos College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,156
Undergraduates
18,710
10-Year Median Earnings - Cerritos College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Cerritos College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Cerritos College?
Undergraduates
18,710
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
35.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
2.27%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 35.00% of Cerritos College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 2.27% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Cerritos College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Cerritos College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Cerritos College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Cerritos College is listed at 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650-6298. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Cerritos College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Not available | $12,004 | $693 | $41,156 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Cerritos College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Cerritos College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Cerritos College tuition?
Cerritos College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,004.
What is Cerritos College's average net price?
Cerritos College's average net price in the local dataset is $693.
What is Cerritos College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,156 for Cerritos College.
Is Cerritos College accredited?
Cerritos College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Cerritos College?
The local dataset lists 18,710 undergraduate students at Cerritos College.
What percentage of Cerritos College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Cerritos College in the local dataset is 35.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Cerritos College?
The federal loan rate for Cerritos College in the local dataset is 2.27%.
Where should I verify Cerritos College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Cerritos College or the latest official federal education data.