North-West College-Long Beach

3799 E. Burnett Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

North-West College-Long Beach serves 322 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • 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:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

North-West College-Long Beach
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of North-West College-Long Beach has declined by 17% over five years.
The North-West College-Long Beach diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
322 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
322 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
322 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
11%
n/a
% Asian
16%
13%
% Hispanic
2%
47%
% Black
52%
7%
% White
10%
23%
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,075
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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