California State University, Long Beach

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37,776
Total Students
33,062
Undergrads
4,714
Graduates
28%
Acceptance
📍 Long Beach, CA
🎓 Est. 1949
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📊Admissions
28%
Acceptance Rate
3.3-3.9
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1040-1250
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
20-27
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Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

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Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
Not Applicable
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Decision Released
Not Applicable
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Regular Decision Deadline
November 30
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Decision Released
By March 1

Application Methods

Regular Decision
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Practical-minded students

if you're focused on getting a marketable degree without drowning in student loans, CSULB is one of California’s best values.

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Diverse, inclusive learners

if you want to study in a community where people come from all walks of life, CSULB reflects the real world.

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Career-driven students

if you’re looking for majors that connect directly to jobs in healthcare, tech, or business, this school delivers.

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Independent commuters or transfer students

if you're balancing school with work or family, CSULB is built to accommodate flexible pathways.

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Sunshine seekers

if the idea of taking classes near the beach and living in SoCal excites you, Long Beach offers a unique vibe.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Students looking for small class sizes and deep professor interaction

with large lectures and a huge student body, 1:1 connection takes effort.

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Those craving a traditional residential campus feel

many students commute or live off-campus, and social life can feel decentralized.

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Highly structured learners

advising and support exist, but you need to be proactive to navigate the system and avoid falling through the cracks.

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Research-oriented students

while some opportunities exist, CSULB isn’t as research-intensive as UC campuses or private R1 universities.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

55-75°F (13-24°C)

Mild with occasional rain

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summer

65-85°F (18-29°C)

Warm and sunny

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fall

60-80°F (16-27°C)

Warm and dry

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winter

45-65°F (7-18°C)

Cool and wet

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Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers

☀️Average 275 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

7%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
55%
Male
45%

Ethnic Distribution

Hispanic
40%
White
20%
Asian
15%
MultiRace
8%
International
7%
African_american
5%
Other
5%

📚 Popular Majors

Business Administration
Engineering
Psychology
Biology
Liberal Studies
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$6,834
Out-of-State$18,714
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

East Campus
Downtown Long Beach

Nearby Areas

Downtown Long Beach
1 mile

Vibrant district with restaurants, shops, and nightlife

Price Range: $$
Belmont Shore
3 miles

Beachfront neighborhood with cafes and bars

Price Range: $$
💸Career Outcomes
$47,000
Median Earnings
85%
Employment Rate
$42,000
Starting Salary
B
Career Grade

Top Employers

Boeing
Amazon
National Science Foundation
Google
Deloitte

Top Graduate School Destinations

CSU Long Beach Graduate School
UC Irvine
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo