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
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
Undergrads5,921
Grad Students46.3%
Acceptance83.0%
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Academics
23.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio87.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)83.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate62.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate36,082
Undergraduate Enrollment5,921
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
46.3%
Acceptance RateTest Optional
Test Policy$70
Application FeeFinancial Aid & Costs
$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 Aid52%
Pell Grant Recipients$11,795
Avg Grant (recipients)$5,464
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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
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
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