CERRITOS COLLEGE
- 11110 Alondra Blvd
- Norwalk, CA 90650
- OPEID College Code: 00116100
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- General Phone: (562) 860-2451
- President: Linda Lacy
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 21,776
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Cerritos College is a two-year community college located in southeastern Los Angeles County, serving students from Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, and La Mirada, among others. Cerritos College offers associate's degrees and vocational certificates in 87 disciplines, within nine academic divisions. The faculty of dedicated professors has a distinguished reputation as experts who have conducted research and published extensively in their fields.
Cerritos College ranks third in the State of California among community colleges for the number of associate's degrees it grants to Hispanic students.
Cerritos is unique among community colleges because it is the only community college in California with three manufacture-sponsored technician programs. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors sponsor the Advanced Transportation Technology & Energy (ATTE) program at Cerritos, which runs educational partnerships with these automotive manufacturers. The college is establishing a new alternative fuels demonstration lab and meeting a need for specialized technicians.
Cerritos College has highly recognized teacher-training programs as well. In partnership with California State University Long Beach, the Teacher TRAC program allows education students to complete their bachelor's degrees and multiple subject credentials in four years. Teacher TRAC also launched the Cerritos College Urban Teacher Fellowship in 2010, which provides services for at-risk youth who are interested in teaching K-12.
History
Cerritos College was founded in 1955.
Academics
The academic calendar at Cerritos College offers fall and spring "Semester Terms" that are available in 9-week, 15-week and 18-week sessions.
Colleges and Schools
The academic units at Cerritos College are organized into divisions, rather than colleges and schools. The Cerritos College academic divisions are:
- Business Education
- Fine Arts and Communications
- Health Occupations
- Health, Physical Education, Dance and Athletics
- Humanities/Social Sciences
- Liberal Arts
- Science, Engineering and Mathematics
- Technology
Additional Academic Programs:
- Bilingual Programs (ESL)
- Distance Education
- First Year Experience
- Summer Connections
- Learning Communities
- Teacher TRAC
Community, Industry and Technology Education (CITE):
- CITE
- Adult Education and Diversity Programs
- Community Education
- Economy Development
- Pathway Programs
- Perkins/VTEA
- Northwood University (offering four-year degrees to working business students)
Student Life
There are several student clubs and organizations available on the Cerritos College campus covering a range of interests. These are supervised by the Associated Students of Cerritos College, which also provides information on campus events and activities, including an activities calendar. The Student Center, which houses a game room, food court, and information on student housing, also offers a Culinary Arts Program.
Student services at Cerritos College include:
- Academic and Student Services
- CalWORKS
- Career Services
- Counseling
- Disabled Students Services
- Student Health
- International Students
- Job Placement
- Re-Entry Center
- Transfer Center
Traditions
The traditional school colors for Cerritos College are blue and white. The school mascot is the falcon, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Cerritos "Falcons."
Athletics
The Cerritos Health, Physical Education, Dance and Athletics (HPEDA) Division offers 19 sports for men and women, which compete in the South Coast Conference. The Cerritos College "Falcons" athletic teams include:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross County
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Community Life
The district communities served by Cerritos College include the cities of:
Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, La Mirada, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, and South Gate, among others.
Cerritos offers community education, transfer programs and alumni connections to community members, as well as corporate partnerships.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.cerritos.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: cms.cerritos.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 45% | 66% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,149 | $3,692 | $936 | $191 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.4% | 14.1% | 7.6% |
| Number in Default | 26 | 42 | 33 |
| Number in Repayment | 249 | 296 | 433 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $780 | $608 | $608 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $780 | $608 | $608 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,372 | $5,116 | $4,892 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,422 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,160 | $10,692 | $9,936 |
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $3,546 | $3,348 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,654 | $3,546 | $3,330 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,418 | $2,174 | $2,030 |
| In-State | $2,418 | $2,174 | $2,030 |
| Out of State | $7,010 | $6,682 | $6,314 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,250 | $16,412 | $15,314 |
| In-State | $17,250 | $16,412 | $15,314 |
| Out of State | $21,842 | $20,920 | $19,598 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,072 | $5,702 | $5,360 |
| In-State | $6,072 | $5,702 | $5,360 |
| Out of State | $10,664 | $10,210 | $9,644 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,776 Undergraduate: 21,776
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,492 Female: 12,284
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,492 Female: 12,284
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,782 Part-Time: 14,994
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,782 Part-Time: 14,994
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 766 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 6,877 | 32% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 537 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,975 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,193 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,333 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,863 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,431 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,002 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,431 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 824 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 133 | 0.6% |
| Age Unknown | 54 | 0.2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,122 | 640 | 482 |
| Faculty Status | 758 | 291 | 467 |
| Tenured Faculty | 266 | 266 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 758 | 291 | 467 |
| Primarily Instruction | 758 | 291 | 467 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 311 | 297 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 172 | 161 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 65 | 64 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,820 (256) | $86,450 (124) | $85,228 (132) |
| Instructor | $85,820 (256) | $86,450 (124) | $85,228 (132) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $101,125 (30) | $111,706 (8) | $97,278 (22) |
| Instructor | $101,125 (30) | $111,706 (8) | $97,278 (22) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,497 (286) | $86,750 (132) | $84,423 (154) |
| Instructor | $85,497 (286) | $86,750 (132) | $84,423 (154) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 583 | 374 | 209 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 548 | 355 | 193 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Football | 122 | 122 | - |
| Soccer | 61 | 33 | 28 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| Tennis | 34 | 11 | 23 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 94 | 48 | 46 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Water Polo | 45 | 22 | 23 |
| Wrestling | 38 | 38 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,784 | $9,807 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,828 | $2,900 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 68 | 41 | 27 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Football | 14 | 14 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 13 | - |
| Soccer | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 20% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 14 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 16 | 16 |
- Reviewed on: February 13, 2012
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- Cerritos college is a great school! I'm in the teacher TRAC program and its amazing. The faculty is very professional and there during office hours to help. The course work is very demanding, but I like it. Definitely something I know the other programs are not offering. This school and program is very convenient for me and I would highly recommend it to future teachers!
