by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Long Beach City College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Long Beach City College ran $1,556 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,544. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $84 in-state and $84 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,472 | $12,460 |
| Fees | $84 | $84 |
| Total | $1,556 | $12,544 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Long Beach City College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Long Beach City College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Long Beach City College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Long Beach City College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Long Beach City College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,472 | $11,360 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,472 | $11,356 |
| One Year Ago | $1,472 | $11,356 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,472 | $12,460 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Long Beach City College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 9.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,763 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,556. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.21%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,946.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,556 | $12,946 |
| In 2 Years | $1,556 | $13,360 |
| In 3 Years | $1,556 | $13,788 |
| In 4 Years | $1,556 | $14,229 |
| In 5 Years | $1,556 | $14,685 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $54,323, versus roughly $6,224 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Long Beach City College, see the Long Beach City College Financial Aid page.
