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California State University-Long Beach

Cal State Long Beach

Long Beach, California 90840-0115

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Known for business — major research university

California State University-Long Beach is a public institution in Long Beach with particular strength in business and engineering.

A large campus of 34.1K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,403 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,931.

Established
1949
Mascot
Elbee
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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47%Acceptance
SAT Avg
34,131Students
19:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$64,403Earnings 10yr
$8,931Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Long Beach Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

47.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,008
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,888
Room & Board$15,612
Books & Supplies$1,490
Total Cost of Attendance$20,310
Average Net Price$8,931
Median Debt at Graduation$14,289
Monthly Payment (10yr)$151

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,477
$30–48K$6,191
$48–75K$9,063
$75–110K$12,787
$110K+$18,575

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,931

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,227

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

259

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (194)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
34,131
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%
Black 4%
Hispanic 51%
Asian 21%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.9%
Freshman Retention85.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,062
8 Years$56,802
10 Years$64,403

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,600
Men
$60,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#109
Wall Street Journal
#8

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
20 mi(35 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
92 mi(159 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
348 mi(603 min)

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