| UCI vs. Cal State Long Beach |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Federal Region IX Universities #29 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | 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$14,752 California Residents $46,640 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,374 California Residents $19,974 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,827 California Residents $29,929 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,898 California Residents $18,978 Out-of-State |
| More$20,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,062 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter28.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier46.27% |
| Favorable19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.68% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller37,297 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,003 |
| Smaller30,204 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,082 |
| Larger7,093 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,921 |
| Smaller614 | Online Student Population | Larger2,404 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Higher5% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 2,669 | Number of faculty | 2,446 |
| Higher$173,702 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,330 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.