Long Beach City College Demographics & Diversity Overview

87%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Long Beach City College has a diverse student body with 87% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
13.1%(4,218)
Hispanic
57.8%(18,555)
African American
12.1%(3,878)
Asian
10.1%(3,255)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(50)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(185)
Two or More Races
5.5%(1,777)
Unknown
0.5%(163)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color87%
Total Enrollment32,177
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Long Beach City College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Long Beach City College has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.7%(13,744)
Women
57.3%(18,433)

Gender Statistics

Men13,744

43% of total enrollment

Women18,433

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Long Beach City College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 28% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.6%(1,615)
18-19
25.2%(6,157)
20-21
16.5%(4,024)
22-24
15.0%(3,668)
25+
36.7%(8,959)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

28%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Long Beach City College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 142% in-state residents, -43% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.3%(4,250)
International
0.7%(31)

Regional Representation

In-State4,250

142% of student body

International31

1% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

87%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

28%

Non-Traditional Age