Cerritos College
Cerritos College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Norwalk.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 17,218 students attend the school. Every year 24% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Cerritos College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,288, and fees were $58. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,652 and $58 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students17,218 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 62 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 13 miles radius of Cerritos College
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Downey Adult School
3 miles away |
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Long Beach City College
4 miles away |
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Career Colleges of America - South Gate
5 miles away |
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El Camino College-Compton Center
6 miles away |
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Everest College - Anaheim
9 miles away |
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East Los Angeles College
11 miles away |
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Golden West College
12 miles away |
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Los Angeles Southwest College
12 miles away |
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Los Angeles Harbor College
13 miles away |
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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
13 miles away |
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Los Angeles Harbor College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1959 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1990 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $309/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $13,905 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $21,630 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $38,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Cerritos College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 60% | $4,447 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $225 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $1,992 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $277 |
| Federal Student Loans | 4% | $6,770 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$10,210
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,961 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,218 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,848 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,023 |
| Over $110,000$14,874 |
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Student Population
17,218
Undergrads
0
Graduates
9,546
Women
7,672
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
74% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
|
White |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
