| Cal Poly vs. Cal State Long Beach |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,075 California Residents $30,995 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,008 California Residents $18,888 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,509 California Residents $22,013 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,442 California Residents $17,946 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,847 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter30.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier39.95% |
| Favorable28.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.97% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller22,000 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,973 |
| Smaller21,026 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,931 |
| Smaller974 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,042 |
| Smaller151 | Online Student Population | Larger2,307 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher2% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 1,264 | Number of faculties | 2,309 |
| Higher$103,248 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,001 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.