| UHM vs. Cal State Long Beach |
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|---|---|---|
#96 in National Universities #1 in Hawaii 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 | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 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$12,186 Hawaii Residents $34,218 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,374 California Residents $19,974 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,502 Hawaii Residents $34,550 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,898 California Residents $18,978 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,779 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,062 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,160 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter46.27% |
| Favorable21.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.68% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller20,028 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,003 |
| Smaller15,375 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,082 |
| Smaller4,653 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,921 |
| Smaller1,558 | Online Student Population | Larger2,404 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,323) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,196) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,994) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 1,649 | Number of faculty | 2,446 |
| Higher$130,051 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,330 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.