About Cerritos College

Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is one of the top community colleges in Los Angeles County offering comprehensive, high-quality, affordable education and career training. We are one of the five largest community colleges in Los Angeles County. We sit on 135 acres located in the City of Norwalk, near the intersection of Interstates 5, 605, and 105, and State Route 91. This makes the campus geographically convenient for students coming from Southeastern Los Angeles County and North Orange County. The District serves the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and South Gate, as well as portions of Bell Gardens, East Compton, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs, and South Whittier. An average of 24,000 students attend annually, and participate in over 180 areas of study and 87 degree and certificate programs.

Mission, Vision and Values

History of Cerritos College

Students who have passed through Cerritos College over the years may not remember the name of every building, or every professor they had or the grade they received - but they will always remember how Cerritos College changed their lives forever. They will remember the rich opportunities Cerritos College gave them to succeed, and they will not forget the life-long friendships they made that turned into an extended family of Falcons. Our legacy of student excellence, achievement and strong community ties lives on. Take a deeper look at our story.

Read More About Our History

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Students First

We put students first at Cerritos College. Through extensive support services, we empower you to succeed in academics, social and career development in a friendly and supportive environment. At Cerritos College, we promote a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion, and academic excellence.

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An education you can afford

At $46 per unit, you get the best value for your education with less debt. You can transfer to your dream school for a fraction of the cost of a four-year college, stay close to home and save on career training to secure a high-paying job. Our campus features new and renovated modern facilities.

*data reflects cost of tuition only

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ATHLETICS – HOME OF THE FALCONS

Falcons fly high. We have 18 winning athletics teams with state and local championships. Visit our athletics page

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Academic Excellence

Our award-winning faculty and staff play a critical role in your success. They provide nurturing support, rigorous course work and a deep personal commitment to your growth. Our distinguished faculty promote academic excellence and rigor, have a strong record of scholarship, are leaders of industry, research and publication, and help students cultivate strong critical thinking skills.

View Our List of Awards

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AWARD-WINNING FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND INITIATIVES