| CSUN vs. Cal State Long Beach |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region IX Universities #49 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,458 California Residents $20,058 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,374 California Residents $19,974 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,982 California Residents $19,062 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,898 California Residents $18,978 Out-of-State |
| More$11,127 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,062 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter46.27% |
| Favorable17.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.68% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller38,313 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,003 |
| Smaller32,756 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,082 |
| Smaller5,557 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,921 |
| Larger2,866 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,404 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher6% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 2,060 | Number of faculty | 2,446 |
| Higher$112,088 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,330 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.