Long Beach City College

Overview

Long Beach City College (LBCC), located in the coastal city of Long Beach, California, is a public community college established in 1927. It operates two main campuses, the Liberal Arts Campus in the residential northeast and the Pacific Coast Campus in the central portion of the city, both of which are roughly 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Known for its diverse student body and comprehensive curriculum, LBCC offers a wide range of associate degrees and certificate programs, with particular emphasis on vocational training and career technical education. The college is considered moderately selective in its admissions process. LBCC does not provide on-campus housing, thereby encouraging students to engage with the surrounding urban area. Noted programs at LBCC include nursing, engineering technology, and business studies. While LBCC does participate in athletics, competing in the California Community College Athletic Association as the Vikings, it is primarily focused on its academic and vocational offerings.

Long Beach City College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  8,712 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 13,690 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,472 plus fees of $84.