California State University-Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach CA 90840
(562) 985-4111

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
37,891 (31,673 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
74% / 26%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
38% / 62%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
83% / 17%
- In-State / Out-of-State
97% / 3%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$3,698
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,868
- Room & Board$10,832
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
80%
- Average Financial Aid Package$11,300
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$10,671
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants45,214
- Students Admitted
21,245
(47%)
- Students Enrolled4,217
(9%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
17-23
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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African-American/Black Studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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East Asian Studies
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European Studies/Civilization
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Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Microbiology, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Journalism
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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Comparative Literature
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Language Interpretation and Translation
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Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Communication Disorders, General
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Security and Protective Services, Other
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Industrial Design
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants45,214
- Students Admitted
21,245
(47%)
- Students Enrolled4,217
(9%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS Class82%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class100%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
17-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline11/30
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordNeither required nor recommended
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$3,698
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,868
- Room & Board$10,832
- Books & Supplies$1,564
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$339
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid80%
- Average Financial Aid Package$11,300
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$10,671
- Federal Grants36%$3,892
- Pell Grants36%$3,373
- Other Federal Grants26%$762
- State & Local Grants37%$2,050
- Institutional Grants34%$3,086
- Federal Loans24%$3,406
- Non-Federal Loans1%$8,189
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