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California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA
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University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
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#5 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$7,008 California Residents
$18,888 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$14,965 California Residents
$45,742 Out-of-State
cheaper$8,442 California Residents
$17,946 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$14,453 California Residents
$29,555 Out-of-State
Less$8,847Average Financial Aid AmountMore$19,654
Admission
Easier39.95%Acceptance RateTighter25.85%
Favorable17.97%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower17.31%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger38,973Total EnrollmentSmaller26,420
Larger32,931Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller23,459
Larger6,042Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,961
Larger2,307Online Student PopulationSmaller10
Completion & Outcomes
Lower72%Graduate RateHigher85%
2%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower85%Retention RateHigher92%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty22 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty17 to 1
2,309Number of faculties1,248
Lower$99,001Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,812
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.