Long Beach City College

4901 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Long Beach City College is a comprehensive community college that provides open and affordable access to quality associate degree and certificate programs, workforce preparation, and opportunities for personal development and enrichment. The college develops students’ college-level skills and expands their general knowledge, enables their transfer to four-year institutions, prepares them for successful careers or to advance in their current careers, and fosters their personal commitment to lifelong learning. Based upon a commitment to excellence, college programs foster and support the intellectual, cultural, economic and civic development of our diverse community.

School Highlights

Long Beach City College serves 32,177 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 32,177 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,182
  • Out-state tuition: $6,702
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Long Beach City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Long Beach City College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,101 staff
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Long Beach City College has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Long Beach City College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
32,177 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
9,586 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
22,591 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
321 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9,586 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22,591 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
57%
47%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
13%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,182 is less than the state average of $1,516. The in-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,702 is less than the state average of $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 39% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,182
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,702
$6,779
Tuition Notes
$2,000 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,885
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,168
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Long Beach City College provides excellence in education in a student centered environment. You will find dedicated faculty who are excited and inspired, a staff who is ready to assist you and a student body with a diversity of interests and backgrounds. Long Beach City College stands ready to serve your needs with current curriculum, whether you are preparing for employment, planning to transfer to a university, engaged in professional development or personal improvement or training as a part of local business and industry. Your community college is flexible enough to meet your needs regardless of your goals. Long Beach City College offers tours to community groups and prospective students. Our campus tours are conducted by students who study, work, and volunteer time at LBCC. As you consider what college to attend, you can gain valuable insight to the history and traditions of our college, by allowing our President's Ambassadors to give you a guided tour. Long Beach City College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Long Beach City College cost?
Long Beach City College's tuition is approximately $1,182 for In-State students and $6,702 for Out-State students.
What is Long Beach City College's ranking?
Long Beach City College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Long Beach City College located?
Long Beach City College is located in the Lakewood Village neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 32,177 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,182
  • Out-state tuition: $6,702
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,637 per year for in-state students and $7,755 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,295 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Keck Graduate Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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