Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Long Beach, California |
| Online | csulb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Long Beach, California, California State University Long Beach is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 71,355 prospective students applied, and 28,019 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,161 enrolled in the school. 31,079 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,387 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,092. Cal State Long Beach is ranked 440 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Cal State Long Beach is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California State University Long Beach within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#440 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#133 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Colleges in California
#11 in Best Public Colleges in California
#318 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1250 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,058 |
| Other Fees | $1,092 |
| Room and Board | $13,158 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,208 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,258 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,058 |
| Other Fees | $1,092 |
| Room and Board | $13,158 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,208 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,138 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110583 IPEDS survey data for California State University Long Beach.
Current students may use the California State University Long Beach GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.