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California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About California State University-Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (Cal State Long Beach or CSULB), also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre campus is the second largest in the California State University system (CSU). The university enrolls around 35,843 undergraduate students and 5,346 graduate students as of fall 2024. The graduate programs include master's degrees, credentials, post-baccalaureate certificates, and doctoral programs. CSULB is classified as an "R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity". The university offers five doctoral programs: Educational Leadership- Community College Higher Ed Specialization or P-12 Specialization (Ed.D.), Engineering and Computational Mathematics (Ph.D.), Physical Therapy (DPT), Public Health (DR.P.H.) and Nursing Practice (DNP). The university is home to one of the largest publicly funded art schools in the United States. The university is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and is eligible to be designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander serving institution (AANAPISI).

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46%

Acceptance

$10,440

Net price

35,924

Enrollment

69%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

46%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,440

Average net price

$7,350

In-state tuition

$19,950

Out-of-state tuition

$15,612

Room & board

$1,562

Books & supplies

$22,679

Total cost of attendance

50%

Students receiving Pell grants

24%

Students with federal loans

$14,289

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$7,183
$30–48K
$7,831
$48–75K
$9,705
$75–110K
$12,630
$110K+
$19,750

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$64,403

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,062

Median earnings (6 yrs)

69%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,963

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

35,924

Total enrollment

15%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women
41% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
52%
Asian
20%
White
14%
Two or more races
5%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

California State University-Long Beach FAQ

Is California State University-Long Beach a public or private school?

California State University-Long Beach is a public institution located in Long Beach, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Long Beach?

California State University-Long Beach has an acceptance rate of 46%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?

The average annual net price at California State University-Long Beach is $10,440 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,350 in-state and $19,950 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach?

About 69% of students at California State University-Long Beach complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do California State University-Long Beach graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, California State University-Long Beach students earn a median of $64,403 per year.

How many students attend California State University-Long Beach?

California State University-Long Beach enrolls about 35,924 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Alan Ray · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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