A-
Rating
Public
Type
41,344
Students
$17,622
Tuition
39%
Acceptance
#65
Ranking
Large City
Campus Setting
California State University-Long Beach is a very large public college located in Long Beach, CA ranked 240thin the nation. It has a total of 34,674 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting 39.27% of applicants. California State University-Long Beach offers 180 different majors and is best known for its human sciences, health and fitness, and computer engineering technologies programs (nationally ranked 1st, 3rd, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for those from out-of-state, California State University-Long Beach is moderately priced. 73.68% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $48,100 per year, which is 16% over the national median.
California State University-Long Beach
National Average
$37,138/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$28,486/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
California State University-Long Beach
National
1040 - 1250
95% of students submit
18%
19 - 26
24% of students submit
Required
$70
Full-Time
Part-Time
44%
83%
56%
15%
18%
1%
14% Business Administration and Management, General
5% Psychology, General
5% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
76% Others
14%
1532 Graduates
5%
562 Graduates
5%
515 Graduates
4%
419 Graduates
4%
418 Graduates
3%
352 Graduates
3%
310 Graduates
3%
309 Graduates
Students
Professors
24
679,513
$8,018
88%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
California State University-Long Beach
National
$36,500
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$48,100
6 Years After Graduation
73%