Cal State Long Beach vs. UCSB |
#5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$7,008 California Residents $18,888 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,965 California Residents $45,742 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,442 California Residents $17,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,453 California Residents $29,555 Out-of-State |
Less$8,847 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$19,654 |
Admission | ||
Easier39.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter25.85% |
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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger38,973 | Total Enrollment | Smaller26,420 |
Larger32,931 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller23,459 |
Larger6,042 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,961 |
Larger2,307 | Online Student Population | Smaller10 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
2,309 | Number of faculties | 1,248 |
Lower$99,001 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,812 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.