North-West College-Long Beach

3799 E. Burnett Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

North-West College-Long Beach serves 652 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North-West College-Long Beach
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
School Calendar
School Motto
North-West College is your direction to success!

Student Body

The student population of North-West College-Long Beach has grown by 67% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The North-West College-Long Beach diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
652 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
652 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
652 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
652 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
43%
46%
% Black
18%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
42%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$9,500
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$4,075
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North-West College-Long Beach's ranking?
North-West College-Long Beach ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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