California State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
California State University-Long Beach is a public research university in Long Beach, California, enrolling about 35,924 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 46.27% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $64,403 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,350
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,440 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 46.27% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 35,924 85.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.88%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 48.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 45.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 39,038
- Applicants (IPEDS): 79,680
- Room & Board: $15,612 annual estimate
California State University-Long Beach: what the data shows
Common questions about California State University-Long Beach, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA (ZIP 90840-0115).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is California State University-Long Beach public or private?
California State University-Long Beach is a Public institution.
How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?
Published tuition: $7,350 in-state, $19,950 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,440.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,183 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,831 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,705 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,630 |
| $110,001+ | $19,750 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,400.
How hard is it to get into California State University-Long Beach?
Admission rate: 46.27%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is California State University-Long Beach?
Total enrollment: 35,924 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 39,038 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5,921 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach?
150%-time completion rate: 68.88%.
First-year retention: 86.8%.
What do graduates of California State University-Long Beach earn?
Median earnings: $50,062 six years after entry; $64,403 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,289.
50.18% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California State University-Long Beach known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (1,681 completions)
- Psychology, General (745 completions)
- Computer Science (493 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (356 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (354 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (347 completions)
- Sociology, General (315 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (299 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (293 completions)
- Social Work (284 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California State University-Long Beach a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 46.27%; completion rate 68.88%; median earnings $64,403 at 10 years; net price $10,440. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State University-Long Beach was $7,350.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,440
2024 Value
In 2024 California State University-Long Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,440.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,760 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,440 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,400 4-Year In-State Tuition
$79,800 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,612 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,562 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,524 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$98,096 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for California State University-Long Beach.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California State University-Long Beach was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for California State University-Long Beach in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,240 | $17,400 | $9,699 |
| 2014 | $6,452 | $17,612 | $9,389 |
| 2015 | $6,452 | $17,612 | $9,163 |
| 2016 | $6,460 | $17,620 | $9,733 |
| 2017 | $6,730 | $18,610 | $9,423 |
| 2018 | $6,798 | $18,678 | $8,982 |
| 2019 | $6,834 | $18,714 | $9,622 |
| 2020 | $6,834 | $18,714 | $10,054 |
| 2021 | $6,846 | $18,726 | $8,338 |
| 2022 | $6,884 | $18,764 | $8,721 |
| 2023 | $7,008 | $18,888 | $8,931 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
46.27% Acceptance Rate
79,680 Total Applicants
37,547 Students Admitted
5,756 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California State University-Long Beach reported total enrollment of about 35,924 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (52.5%), Asian (19.9%), and White (14.4%). About 50.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California State University-Long Beach in 2024 is 35,924 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 39,038 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,921 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.98% 100% Completion Time
68.88% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.98% of students graduating from California State University-Long Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Psychology, General: 22% male / 78% female
- Computer Science: 78% male / 22% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California State University-Long Beach.
Return on Investment
$14,289 Median Student Debt
$64,403 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1442.22% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for California State University-Long Beach.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 122 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 1,681 completions
2. Psychology, General: 745 completions
3. Computer Science: 493 completions
4. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 356 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 354 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 347 completions
7. Sociology, General: 315 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 299 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 293 completions
Most popular programs at California State University-Long Beach.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California State University-Long Beach graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California State University-Long Beach from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,276
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,963
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
California State University-Long Beach is a public institution located in Long Beach, CA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer Science. Enrollment is approximately 35,924 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (52.5%), Asian (19.9%), White (14.4%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 46.27%. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.88%. Approximately 50.18% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 122 distinct degree programs, California State University-Long Beach provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California State University-Long Beach located?
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
What is California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at California State University-Long Beach is 46.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 79,680 applicants and 37,547 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?
Reported tuition is $7,350 and average net price is $10,440 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,612 annually.
What is the student body demographics at California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach reports undergraduate enrollment of about 39,038 students, Hispanic or Latino (52.5%), Asian (19.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California State University-Long Beach?
About 48.6% of students at California State University-Long Beach are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of California State University-Long Beach earn?
Median earnings are $50,062 six years after entry and $64,403 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California State University-Long Beach students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,289.
Is California State University-Long Beach public or private?
California State University-Long Beach is a public institution located in Long Beach, CA.
Is California State University-Long Beach an HBCU?
No. California State University-Long Beach is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California State University-Long Beach a tribal college?
No. California State University-Long Beach is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California State University-Long Beach a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—California State University-Long Beach reports 52.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Long Beach, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.