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 Resources
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
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