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Colleges / California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate47%
Acceptance Rate47%

About CSU Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach is a public, state university in the suburb of Long Beach, California. CSU Long Beach was founded in 1949. The university currently enrolls around 39,435 students a year, including 33,605 undergraduate students.

CSU Long Beach Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Long Beach. In 2022, CSU Long Beach accepted 47% of applicants. Out of 66,991 applications received in 2022, 31,412 students were offered admission.

California State University, Long Beach Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 47%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional May require tests

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California State University, Long Beach is located in the town of Long Beach, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

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College Info

1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840

Campus Setting: Suburban

CSU Long Beach Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Nov 30

Transfer Applications are Due

Nov 30

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Long Beach is Nov 30.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Long Beach is Nov 30.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

CSU Long Beach SAT Scores

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CSU Long Beach Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,090

In State

$35,970

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$1,246
$1,246
Housing
$15,612
$15,612
Books
$1,490
$1,490

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Student Life

Wondering what life at CSU Long Beach is like? There are approximately 39,435 students enrolled at CSU Long Beach, including 33,605 undergraduate students and 5,830 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.

84%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

99%

In State

1%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

39,435

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

47%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$6,988

Out-of-State

$18,868

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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