Cal State Long Beach vs. UCLA |
#5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$7,008 California Residents $18,888 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,747 California Residents $44,524 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,442 California Residents $17,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,883 California Residents $28,985 Out-of-State |
Less$8,847 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,322 |
Admission | ||
Easier39.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter8.57% |
Lower17.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable50.31% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller38,973 | Total Enrollment | Larger46,430 |
Larger32,931 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller32,423 |
Smaller6,042 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,007 |
Larger2,307 | Online Student Population | Smaller607 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher3% |
Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
2,309 | Number of faculties | 5,267 |
Lower$99,001 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$188,356 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.