I'm curious about the success rates of students transferring from Long Beach City College to other institutions. Does anyone know what the transfer rate is and how it compares to other community colleges?
Long Beach City College (LBCC) has a good transfer performance. In recent years, around 41% of students at LBCC transferred to a 4-year institution either directly or after taking some time to work, and approximately 30% of those students transferred to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) school. This aligns fairly well with transfer rates at other public community colleges in California.
However, keep in mind that these rates can fluctuate each year due to a variety of factors, and transfer success can depend on many individual factors like your academic performance, preparation for your intended major, or your personal circumstances.
Moreover, through the California Community College Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program, students at California community colleges like LBCC have guaranteed admission to a CSU campus (though not necessarily to a specific campus or major of choice) with junior standing if they meet certain requirements. This can be a fantastic pathway to transferring to four-year institutions for many students.
Long Beach City College also partners with the University of California through the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, which provides guaranteed admission to one of six UC campuses for students who meet specific requirements.
Bear in mind to always utilize resources like the transfer center at your community college, who can guide you through the application process and provide personalized feedback.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.