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California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Overview

Beachside CSU giant excelling in performing arts and business amid Long Beach's port-city energy.

Identity
Academics
Culture
Outcomes
Identity

California State University, Long Beach traces its roots to 1949, when it opened as Long Beach State College during California's postwar expansion, quickly growing into the largest undergraduate campus in the 23-school CSU system. You'll find a student body drawn from across the state and beyond, many first-generation college attendees who bring grit and real-world focus to their studies. The campus sits in a bustling slice of Long Beach, where ocean air mixes with the hum of the world's second-busiest port, offering easy access to beaches yet demanding navigation through SoCal traffic.

36,082
Undergrads
5,921
Grad Students
46.3%
Acceptance
83.0%
Grad Rate
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California State University, Long Beach - EducationWorld
Academics
23.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
87.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
83.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
62.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
36,082
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,921
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
46.3%
Acceptance Rate
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Test Policy
$70
Application Fee
Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$21,756

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$5,742

Room & Board

$14,922

Books & Supplies

$1,092

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,622

Financial Aid
76%
Receiving Aid
52%
Pell Grant Recipients
$11,795
Avg Grant (recipients)
$5,464
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

3,216 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
NCAA
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

36,082

Acceptance Rate

46%

Graduation Rate

83%

In-State Cost

$20,664

Out-of-State Cost

$32,544

Visit Website

csulb.edu

Long Beach, CA 90840-0115

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