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$1,556Tuition
21,899Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,870Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,556
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,440
Average Net Price
$5,001
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$1,152
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
24.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,237
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,724
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,680
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,725
$110,001+ $7,128

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $5,001 per year at Long Beach City College, making it one of the more affordable pathways to higher education. Low-income students (under $30,000) pay just $4,237 annually, while higher earners pay up to $7,725. Over two years, total costs range from $8,474 to $15,450. The college serves a predominantly working-class community where 37% qualify for Pell Grants.

Graduates typically carry $10,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $111. With median earnings hitting $36,260 one year after graduation, that payment represents about 3.7% of monthly income. The 83.8% employment rate shows strong job placement. Only 2.13% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's role as an affordable stepping stone. First-generation college students and those seeking career training without massive debt get the best value here.

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