Compton College
- UEI
- PGBABZNWYG66
- CAGE
- 8DN83
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- Corporate family
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Parent
Compton, CA
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Parent
Compton, CA
DK7DFJR4YQ73
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- compton.edu
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Education Services
- Education
- SIC code
- 82 Educational Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Office Of Service & Community Engagement | 24FXICA002 | $0 | |
| Governor Office Of Service & Community Engagement | 24FXICA002 | $0 |
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About the company
Compton College is a local government-owned educational institution and Hispanic Servicing Institution registered in SAM.gov that serves a broad population of students in Compton, California. As a community college, Compton College provides educational programs and workforce development services to the Greater Los Angeles region, with particular emphasis on serving underrepresented and disadvantaged student populations. The institution has established itself as a key player in addressing critical workforce gaps in advanced technology sectors, particularly in the biotechnology and life sciences industries that represent significant economic drivers in the region.
Compton College's federal grant awards reflect a strategic focus on STEM education and workforce development, with all identified prime grant awards funded by the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education and the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education. The institution's most recent and substantial award is a $930,833 Project Grant from NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded in October 2025, which supports the development of biotechnology technician training programs through partnerships with local high schools, dual enrollment initiatives, and curriculum incorporating cell therapy training to address a documented supply gap for biomanufacturing technicians in the region's thriving life sciences sector. Previous NSF-funded work included a $299,999 grant awarded in July 2021 focused on creating equitable pathways to biotechnology careers through experiential learning, mentorship, and academic advising for underserved students. Additionally, Compton College received a continuation award for the Upward Bound Math and Science Project beginning September 2022, and supplemental assistance from the Office of Postsecondary Education in July 2021 recognizing the institution's achievement of Hispanic Servicing Institution designation. These grants collectively demonstrate Compton College's commitment to workforce pipeline development, student support services, and addressing systemic inequities in access to STEM careers.
Quick answers
Is Compton College registered in SAM.gov?
Compton College's SAM.gov registration expired on March 17, 2026.
What is Compton College's most recent federal award?
Compton College's most recent federal grant award is Breaking down barriers to biotech careers (2501203), from Division of Undergraduate Education, on October 1, 2025.
On GovTribe
See Compton College's full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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