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 891 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 891 students
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • 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

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
Number of Programs Offered
7
12
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of North-West College-Long Beach has grown by 8% over five years.
The North-West College-Long Beach diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
891 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
891 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
891 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
891 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
3%
n/a
% Asian
9%
13%
% Hispanic
25%
47%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
24%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
20%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5502%
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 (Year 2018)
$9,500
$9,942
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,075
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

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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: 891 students
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • 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 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is California College of Music. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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