North-West College-Long Beach

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

  • 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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
18 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
School Calendar

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 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
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)

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

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Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Theatre of Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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