C
Average
Score: 50/100

Long Beach City College

2-Year Public
📍 Long Beach, California 90808
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 27%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
A
84/100
Resources
C
47/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Quick Stats

24,425
Total Enrollment
27%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
28.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,215
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Long Beach City College

24% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 5,935 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$1,039,513
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,410
1-Year Change
+5.3%
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  • Avg home value near campus: $1,039,513
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,410/mo

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🏆 Where Long Beach City College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,472 $11,356

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
60%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$6,215
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,237
$30,001 - $48,000$4,724
$48,001 - $75,000$6,680
$75,001 - $110,000$7,725
$110,001+$7,128

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,803 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 324 grads/yr Psychology, General 282 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 199 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 184 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 170 grads/yr Sociology, General 157 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 145 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 132 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 113 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 107 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 99 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 85 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 83 grads/yr Radio and Television 79 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 79 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 67 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 62 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 58 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 57 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Long Beach City College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

24,425
Total Students
56%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)
24%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Hispanic 60%
Black 12%
Asian 10%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 24%
With Family 76%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,935 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 39%
Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Long Beach City College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Long Beach City College?
Tuition at Long Beach City College is $1,472 for in-state students and $11,356 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,215.
What is the graduation rate at Long Beach City College?
The graduation rate at Long Beach City College is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Long Beach City College a good school?
Long Beach City College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Long Beach City College?
Long Beach City College has a total enrollment of 24,425 students.
Is there rental demand near Long Beach City College?
Yes! Approximately 24% of students at Long Beach City College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 5,935 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Long Beach area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology