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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
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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