California State University at Long Beach
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$5,742
Avg in-state tuition
$17,622
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About California State University at Long Beach
California State University at Long Beach is a large public university located on an urban campus in Long Beach, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 34,216, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 42%. The university offers 92 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
42% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1240
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards40k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
24:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
45%
Asian
20%
White
17%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
40,063
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 3% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,742 | $17,622 |
Graduate | $7,176 | $16,680 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,050 |
On-campus room and board | $13,158 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,152 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,156 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,798 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,300 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $23,102 | $34,982 |
Off-campus without family | $23,746 | $35,626 |
Off-campus with family | $10,092 | $21,972 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
50%
State Grant Aid
67%
Institution Grant Aid
42%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian-American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian-American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian-American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
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