School Information

40.6
Total Cost $20,052
Total Enrollment 35,557
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 24 : 1

California State University-Long Beach

http://www.csulb.edu
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, California 90840-0115
(562) 985-4111

California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At California State University-Long Beach, 61.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 48.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,019), and 35% receive loans ($5,832 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,832. Off campus it is around $10,872.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending California State University-Long Beach is $6,861 per year.

Yearly Tuition
California State University-Long Beach Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,370
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,530
Tuition Graduate in State $0
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,160
Living Costs
California State University-Long Beach Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $20,052
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,212
Total Expense In State Off Campus $20,406
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,426
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $31,566
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $20,586
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 48,556 people applied to California State University-Long Beach. Of the applicants, 42.0% were admitted (39.0% male & 44.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (23.0% male and 22.0% female)

Of the 29,324 undergraduate students at California State University-Long Beach, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (81.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 52.0% of the 6,233 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     87.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     71.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     10.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     54.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 11/30
Admissions Office Phone 562-985-4111
Admissions Office Address 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90840
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/transfers.html
Admissions Website http://www.csulb.edu/
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to California State University-Long Beach, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
California State University-Long Beach Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 93 12
African-American/Black Studies 13
American/United States Studies/Civilization 13
Asian Studies/Civilization 12 12
East Asian Studies 10
European Studies/Civilization 5
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 22
Women's Studies 18
Biological and biomedical sciences 244 22
Biochemistry 35 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 160 12
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 25
Microbiology, General 24 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 144
Business Administration and Management, General 1 132
Business/Managerial Economics 56
Logistics and Materials Management 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 251
Journalism 138
Radio and Television 113
Computer and information sciences and support services 35
Computer Science 35
Education 331 353
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 71
Education, General 248
Special Education and Teaching, General 16
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 331 18
Engineering 341 127
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 25 4
Chemical Engineering 16
Civil Engineering, General 57 17
Computer Engineering, General 91
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 83 67
Engineering, General 3 20
Manufacturing Engineering 4
Mechanical Engineering 62 19
Engineering technologies/technicians 71
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 4
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 39
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 19
Engineering Technology, General 9
English language and literature/letters 596 70
English Language and Literature, General 233 54
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 363 16
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 310 1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 198 1
Human Development and Family Studies, General 112
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 75 48
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 4
Comparative Literature 17
French Language and Literature 1 2
German Language and Literature 4 5
Language Interpretation and Translation 11
Linguistics 29
Spanish Language and Literature 38 12
Health professions and related clinical sciences 492 176
Communication Disorders, General 32 20
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 79 7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 89
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 69 26
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 223 63
Physical Therapy/Therapist 30
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 24
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 5
History 128 8
History, General 128 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 364
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 364
Mathematics and statistics 47 40
Mathematics, General 47 40
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 10
Gerontology 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Natural resources and conservation 20
Environmental Science 18
Environmental Studies 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 222 56
Health and Physical Education, General 169 54
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 53 2
Philosophy and religious studies 52 9
Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
Philosophy 37 5
Religion/Religious Studies 14 4
Physical sciences 35 18
Chemistry, General 14 4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 11 2
Physics, General 9 12
Psychology 385 20
Psychology, General 385 20
Public administration and social service professions 59 311
Public Administration 93
Social Work 59 218
Security and protective services 264 144
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 264 63
Security and Protective Services, Other 81
Social sciences 552 34
Anthropology 55 7
Economics, General 33 13
Geography 39 4
International Relations and Affairs 35
Political Science and Government, General 114 10
Sociology 276
Visual and performing arts 555 48
Art/Art Studies, General 205 8
Dance, General 30 3
Design and Applied Arts, Other 15
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 63 8
Fine/Studio Arts, General 155 14
Industrial Design 19
Music Performance, General 54 12
Music, General 14 1
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 2
 
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