Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Long Beach.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 24,658 students attend the school. Every year 19% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Long Beach City College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $84. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,416 and $84 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students24,658 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio28:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
The Long Beach City College Vocational Nursing Program is designed to enable students to transition from Licensed Vocational Nursing to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Students who complete the one year full time study program completing all AND pre-requisites will be eligible to apply the AND program to become a Registered Nurse.
Students who are Certified Nursing Assistants or those who have successfully completed VN 215 Fundamentals of Nursing course and have met one of the pre-requisites towards applying for the VN program.
Graduates of the Vocational Nursing program are eligible to apply to take the National Licensing Examination for vocational practical nursing (NCLEX-PN).
Admission Requirements:
- All nursing program applicant will need to have a clear background check, health screen and immunizations, obtain malpractice insurance and CPR certification from the American Heart Association as well as other requirements made by clinical training institutions.
- Open enrollment will end the Saturday before class commences even if there are spaces available in the class. Students desiring to enroll after this date will need to attend the class and request permission from the instructor. It is possible to email the instructor for a permission number for online courses.
- The nursing program is required to maintain health and safety information and records on all students according to standards established by the Orange County/Long Beach Consortium for Nursing and clinical agencies.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 14 miles radius of Long Beach City College
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Cerritos College
4 miles away |
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El Camino College-Compton Center
5 miles away |
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Downey Adult School
6 miles away |
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Career Colleges of America - South Gate
7 miles away |
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Los Angeles Harbor College
9 miles away |
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Everest College - Anaheim
10 miles away |
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Golden West College
10 miles away |
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El Camino Community College District
12 miles away |
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Los Angeles Southwest College
12 miles away |
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East Los Angeles College
14 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1966 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $309/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $13,905 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $21,630 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $38,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 74% of Long Beach City College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,537 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $380 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $1,856 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $1,000 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2% | $5,004 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,526
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,857 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,603 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,513 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,679 |
| Over $110,000$10,836 |
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Student Population
24,658
Undergrads
0
Graduates
13,616
Women
11,042
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
59% |
|
White |
13% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Asian |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
More scholarships
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
