Long Beach City College Is Getting Its First-Ever Student Housing
The $127 million project will bring 431 beds to LBCC’s Liberal Arts Campus, with plans to open in fall 2028.
Emily Nguyen
Long Beach City College is moving forward with something it has never had in nearly 100 years: on-campus student housing.
The college has started preparing for a new 431-bed housing development at its Liberal Arts Campus near Carson Street and Clark Avenue. The roughly $127 million project is expected to open to students in fall 2028.
The development will include a mix of studio, single and shared units, along with study areas, lounges and other common spaces for students.
Housing Has Become a Major Issue for LBCC Students
The project comes as housing costs continue to create problems for students attending LBCC.
According to a recent student survey, nearly 12% of respondents said they had experienced homelessness during the previous year. Around 800 students reported experiencing housing insecurity, while approximately 80 said they had slept in a vehicle.
The new housing is intended to give students a more affordable option close to their classes and other campus services.
LBCC is also part of the Long Beach Housing Promise, a partnership between the city and local colleges aimed at creating more housing opportunities for students.
Big Changes Are Coming to the Campus
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The housing project is only one part of a much larger transformation planned for LBCC’s Liberal Arts Campus.
Nearby Veterans Memorial Stadium is also preparing for demolition as the college moves forward with a new athletic complex that will include a replacement stadium, indoor arena, training facilities, classrooms and other improvements.
Construction on the student housing is expected to continue over the next two years, with the first students expected to move in for the fall 2028 semester.
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