California State University-Long Beach

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	3,206
Student to faculty ratio	23 to 1
Acceptance rate	47%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	76%

Located in Long Beach, California, Cal State Long Beach is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

California State University-Long Beach is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Cal State Long Beach boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

46.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,846

Cost of attendance at California State University-Long Beach in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,726

Cost of attendance at California State University-Long Beach in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at California State University-Long Beach received on average $9,433 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,433

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,392	50%	$5,221	$12,489,326
Other Federal Grant	2,395	50%	$5,265	$12,610,208
State Grant/Scholarships	3,328	70%	$2,734	$9,097,730
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,105	44%	$5,730	$12,061,219
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,580	75%	$9,433	$33,769,157

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Long Beach students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Long Beach students is 75.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.5%.

75.5%

asian 80.2% 943 students
African American 64.7% 108 students
white 78.8% 568 students
unknown 64.5% 69 students
hawaiian 38.5% 5 students
hispanic 73.7% 1,316 students
International Students 67.3% 105 students
Mixed Race 75.2% 200 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big West Conference
Basketball Big West Conference
Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Long Beach provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Long Beach offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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