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California State University-Long Beach

Acceptance Rate 46.27 %
Tuition & Fees $19,974
($7,374)
Student Population 42,003
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,062
Graduation Rate 69 %

Academic Overview

California State University-Long Beach Campus, Long Beach, CA
California State University-Long Beach is a public, four-years institute located in Long Beach, California. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,374 for California residents and $19,974 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,898 for California residents and $18,978 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 42,003 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 46.27% and the graduation rate is 69% last year.
The salary after graduation from California State University-Long Beach varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $53,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Cal State Long Beach's tuition & fees is $7,374 for California residents and $19,974 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,898 for in-state students and $18,978 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,374$19,974
Graduate$8,898$18,978
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Cal State Long Beach. The acceptance rate of Cal State Long Beach is 46.27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.68%. The average graduation rate is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,062 and 73% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 42,003 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-Long Beach is 46.27 %.
Acceptance Rate
46.27%
Graduation Rate for California State University-Long Beach is 69 %
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-Long Beach is 2 %
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate for California State University-Long Beach is 87 %
Retention Rate
87%
Student Population for California State University-Long Beach is 42,003
Student Population
42,003
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-Long Beach is 23 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,062 at California State University-Long Beach.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,062

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
Phone562-985-4111
WEBwww.csulb.edu/
Admissionwww.csulb.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.csulb.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/csu-costs.aspx
Veterans Tuitioncatalog.csulb.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=896
Athleticwww.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/current/general_policies/graduation_rates.html
Disability Serviceweb.csulb.edu/divisions/students/dss/

Offered Degrees

Cal State Long Beach offers 208 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's980
Master's863
Doctorate (Research)30
Doctorate (Practical)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate190

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-Long Beach offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,196)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,440)

Veterans Benefits

California State University-Long Beach has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔