Overview
Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California has competed in varsity esports since 2022, with affiliations including NACE · NECC · Super-8 (CoD). Its teams currently compete in Call of Duty, VALORANT and League of Legends. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (lbccvikings.com, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $6,202 per year and a graduation rate of 30% across 22,427 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Long Beach CC
No esports scholarships published
Long Beach CC doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2022
- Conference / league
- NACE · NECC · Super-8 (CoD)
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 3
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $1,556 / $12,544 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $6,202 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,500 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 29:1 |
Who studies at Long Beach CC
22,427 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 12%
- Hispanic/Latino 60%
- Black 12%
- Asian 8%
- Two or more races 5%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 55%
- First-generation
- 56%
- Pell recipients
- 37%
Frequently asked questions
Does Long Beach CC offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (lbccvikings.com, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Long Beach CC esports compete in?
Long Beach CC fields varsity teams in Call of Duty, VALORANT and League of Legends, according to the program's published information.
How much does Long Beach CC cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $6,202. Published tuition is $1,556 in-state and $12,544 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did Long Beach CC start varsity esports?
Long Beach CC's varsity esports program began in 2022.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: lbccvikings.com (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Justin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Two-year college. Program sits on the LBCC Vikings athletics site with a Director/Head Coach (Gabe Giangualano); launched fall 2022. CoD team reached the 2025 NACE National Grand Finals; nominated for NACE Best Emerging Program 2025. Teams listed: Call of Duty BO6, Valorant Red (varsity) / Black (JV), League of Legends Red/Black. New esports arena opened 2025 (no official name given).
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