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Ranks 439th overall and 35th in California

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

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UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending California State University Long Beach?

Ranks 1147th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition N/A N/A $10,170
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $3,116 $3,116 $3,116
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A $339
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A $10,170
FT Graduate Required Fees $3,758 $3,758 $3,758
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A $339
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,118 $15,118 $25,288
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,170 $17,170 $27,340
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,780 $7,780 $17,950

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $2,864 trend  $3,116 $2,864 trend  $3,116 $13,034 trend  $13,286
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,242 trend  $1,386
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,530 trend  $7,536
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,718 trend  $3,080
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,568 trend  $9,288
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,146 trend  $3,380
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,034 trend  $3,278

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$55
Graduate Application Fee$55
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 42,843 (16,431 male / 26,412 female)
Admitted 22,132 (8,018 male / 14,114 female)
Admission rate 52%
First-time Enrollment 4,467 (1,639 male / 2,828 female)
FT Enrollment 4,334 (1,577 male / 2,757 female)
PT Enrollment 133 (62 male / 71 female)
Total Enrollment35,574

Admission Criteria

What criteria does California State University Long Beach use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / N/A
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does California State University Long Beach accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Big West Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Big West Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Big West Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 889th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 26%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 750th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 97%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 550
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 580
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 900 / 1130

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity1,962
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$4,686
Board Fee$2,173

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

California State University Long Beach Ranks 3750th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,133 1,331 pie   31%
State & Local Grant Aid $1,907 1,505 pie   35%
Institutional Grant Aid $3,081 1,438 pie   34%
Student Loan Aid $3,099 945 pie   22%
Any financial aid type   2,462 pie   58%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at California State University Long Beach?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
8559881,843
Black Non-Hispanic
6201,3341,954
Hispanic
3,1285,7358,863
Asian / Pacific Islander
3,2094,5457,754
American Indian / Alaskan Native
78145223
White Non-Hispanic
4,5687,07811,646
Race Unknown
1,3491,9423,291
Total 13,807 21,767 35,574

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at California State University Long Beach?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
363268
Black Non-Hispanic
75171246
Hispanic
261502763
Asian / Pacific Islander
244397641
American Indian / Alaskan Native
11819
White Non-Hispanic
4176611,078
Race Unknown
132267399
Total 1,176 2,038 3,214

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at California State University Long Beach.

  Men Women Total
592 558 1,150
56 386 442
79 255 334
129 203 332
215 93 308

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 9 3 6 9 4 31
African-American/Black Studies 23 1 1 25
American/United States Studies/Civilization 5 3 8
Anthropology 2 11 3 8 5 29
Art/Art Studies, General 25 5 36 56 2 77 32 233
Asian Studies/Civilization 4 1 21 2 2 30
Biochemistry 1 1 4 18 8 3 35
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6 5 26 54 1 34 8 134
Business Administration and Management, General 122 51 224 288 2 349 114 1,150
Business/Managerial Economics 6 4 19 20 2 25 7 83
Chemical Engineering 1 3 4 4 3 4 19
Chemistry, General 2 2 6 5 6 2 23
Civil Engineering, General 6 12 9 1 20 3 51
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1 1 3 1 6
Communication Disorders, General 1 1 12 5 17 7 43
Comparative Literature 5 2 6 4 17
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2 1 3
Computer Engineering, General 18 1 8 34 28 5 94
Computer Science 11 7 2 20
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 2 3 2 8 4 19
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 9 18 9 14 6 56
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3 25 90 44 2 103 27 294
Dance, General 1 8 4 11 8 32
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 5 1 7 17 29 6 65
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 3 5 5 40 7 63
East Asian Studies 4 1 2 7
Economics, General 13 2 4 5 11 2 37
Education, General 4 6 44 19 1 62 17 153
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 2 6 3 12
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 43 2 7 23 14 5 94
Engineering Technology, General 1 3 5 3 12
Engineering, General 3 4 3 5 5 2 22
English Language and Literature, General 4 11 56 26 1 117 39 254
Environmental Studies 2 2 1 1 5 11
European Studies/Civilization
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 6 8 45 33 2 78 19 191
Fine/Studio Arts, General 10 2 29 33 66 25 165
French Language and Literature 4 2 6
Geography 5 6 27 9 47
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 1 1
German Language and Literature 2 1 7 1 11
Gerontology 1 2 1 4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 3 24 31 16 6 80
Health and Physical Education, General 3 16 32 31 95 19 196
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3 7 20 24 17 1 72
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 12 12
History, General 1 2 33 19 1 61 24 141
Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 5 33 24 35 7 105
Industrial Design 1 7 5 2 15
International Relations and Affairs 2 3 6 2 11 6 30
Jewish/Judaic Studies 1 1
Journalism 1 8 22 18 3 65 18 135
Language Interpretation and Translation 2 21 1 7 3 34
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 13 127 88 3 168 37 442
Linguistics 8 2 1 7 1 19
Logistics and Materials Management 6 1 1 8
Manufacturing Engineering 1 1
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2 1 5 5 1 16 4 34
Mathematics, General 6 15 24 27 7 79
Mechanical Engineering 4 2 6 18 9 11 50
Microbiology, General 4 1 7 7 7 1 27
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 5 6
Music Performance, General 3 7 7 43 5 65
Music, General 1 1 9 1 12
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 1 1 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 6 15 41 78 2 93 30 265
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 2 14 6 1 37 5 65
Philosophy 1 1 7 5 30 7 51
Physical Therapy/Therapist 5 7 11 4 27
Physics, General 1 1 2 1 2 7
Political Science and Government, General 3 10 36 16 5 57 17 144
Psychology, General 11 24 107 37 2 116 37 334
Public Administration 1 14 35 15 1 38 7 111
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 1 2 5 5 4 3 20
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 2 1 3 1 1 8
Radio and Television 10 3 25 13 59 18 128
Religion/Religious Studies 1 4 2 11 2 20
Security and Protective Services, Other 6 14 6 2 70 24 122
Social Work 8 29 95 35 2 80 19 268
Sociology 5 14 70 26 2 57 15 189
Spanish Language and Literature 2 24 1 17 2 46
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 3 17 3 27
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 6 29 44 47 2 154 50 332
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 1 17 60 14 4 139 73 308
Women's Studies 3 1 5 3 12
Total 420 409 1,668 1,412 47 2,821 864 7,641

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

California State University Long Beach Ranks 515th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $70,586 ($73,681 male / $66,833 female)
Number of FT Faculty 987 (541 male / 446 female)
Number of PT Faculty 1,082
FT Faculty Ratio 0.9 : 1
Total Benefits $19,578,705
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California State University Long Beach Summary

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California State University, Long Beach (also known as Long Beach State, Cal State Long Beach, CSULB, LBSU or The Beach) is the second largest campus of the California State University system and the third largest university in the state of California in terms of enrollment. Cal State Long Beach has received much critical acclaim from some of America’s top college guides. In addition, Long Beach State is one of West Coast’s top universities/masters institutions in student body diversity and home to the largest publicly funded art school west of the Mississippi. In June 1950, the citizens of Long Beach voted overwhelmingly to purchase 320 acres for the use as a permanent campus by the college. In 1962, LBSC changed its name to California State College at Long Beach in an effort to unify with the state system and enhance its prestige. In 1965, CSCLB hosted the first International Sculpture Symposium to be held in the United States and the first at a college or university. The school acquired university status in 1972 along with 12 other state college campuses. The promotion was decided by the Board of Trustees of the California State University system, according to total enrollment, size of graduate programs, complexity and diversity of majors and number of doctorates held by faculty at each college. As of Fall 2005, CSULB had approximately 34,547 students in attendance, making it the second most populous campus of the CSU system (after California State University, Fullerton with 35,040). The university has two newspapers: The Union Weekly (formerly The Long Beach Union Newspaper) and the Daily 49er. The Union Weekly, which is partially student-funded, publishes every Monday during spring, summer, and fall, and has been a part of the Cal State Long Beach campus since 1977 when it was formed in response to the Daily 49er. The station is one of the highest rated jazz stations in the United States and the only public radio station in Los Angeles dedicated to the presentation and promotion of all genres of jazz including mainstream, bebop, Swing, latin jazz, and blues. 49er basketball and volleyball are currently played in the eighteen story pyramid, The Walter Pyramid (formerly known as the Long Beach Pyramid) located in north campus. Long Beach has 18 sports teams and plays competitively in baseball, cross country, softball, track and field, and women’s soccer as well as both men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, water polo and golf teams. There is also a long-standing “beach school” rivalry with UC Santa Barbara At least one Long Beach State athlete has participated in every Summer Olympic Games since 1952, three years after the school’s founding. In the realm of sports the school is referred to as “Long Beach State.” The official name of Long Beach State sports teams is “The 49ers” in honor of the year the university was founded and for the prospectors of the California Gold Rush one hundred years before then. Unofficially, “The Beach” is used to refer to Long Beach State and its teams as it is the only university on the West Coast with the word “Beach” in its name. Unlike all other Long Beach State sports teams since 1989, the baseball team has unofficially gone under the moniker “The Dirtbags.” Long Beach has had a number of nationally prominent coaches, including George Allen in football, Tex Winter, Jerry Tarkanian and Lute Olson in men’s basketball, Frances Schaafsma in women’s volleyball and basketball, Joan Bonvicini in women’s basketball, and Jon Urbanchek and Don Gambril in swimming. Long Beach State is home to one of the top women’s volleyball teams in the nation. Calderon, who is now a professionally ranked AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) player, graduated from Cal State Long Beach in 2000 after playing on the nationally ranked Division I Men’s Volleyball Team. Long Beach State competed in Division I football for a number of years (since 1969), producing a number of professional players, including Terrell Davis and Mike Horan, among others. George Allen, the famed Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins coach, had a short one-year tenure at Long Beach State. Long Beach State discontinued its football program after the 1991 season. Alma Mater Hail to Thee And We Pledge Our Loyalty To the College of Our Choice Thee We Serve With Hand and Voice Now and in the Future Bright Citadel of Truth and Right Honor, Glory and Renown All are Thine Dear Gold and Brown (In the Spring of 2000, by student vote, the official school colors were changed from Gold and Brown to Gold and Black.) Entertainment Music Politics Sports Visual Arts Colleges and Departments On Campus Activities / Groups Other Links

California State University Long Beach History

California State University, Long Beach was founded in 1949 as a state college and became a university in 1972. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is the largest campus in the California State University system. It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute.

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California State University Long Beach Academics

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The University’s undergraduate offerings are provided through seven academic colleges and schools, with the largest being the College of the Arts (or COTA). Other colleges include Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, and Health & Human Services. The core curriculum is founded in the humanities, with emphasis placed on liberal arts and sciences. Due to continued growth, the University has numerous “impacted majors,” meaning that admission into those programs is competitive and selective. This include all majors in the College of Business Administration and majors in criminal justice, kinesiology, nursing, psychology, and other areas. Students are encouraged to contact the college of interest to learn about requirements for entrance.

California State University, Long Beach has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 8 colleges: The College of the Arts, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the College of Health & Human Services, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and the University College & Extension Service.

p. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in such areas as biochemistry, Chicano & Latino Studies, English, health care administration, journalism, liberal studies, occupational studies, nursing, social work, and women’s studies. The arts, sciences, and humanities are well represented; technical and professional fields are more limited. Minors are also available in many of the above fields. Certificates are offered in different areas of all academic colleges.

p. Graduate programs include master’s level programs in art, dance, business administration, counseling, education, engineering, kinesiology, English, biology, social work, and sports management, among others. A doctoral degree in Engineering and Applied Mathematics is offered jointly with Claremont University. Numerous graduate level certificates are also available.

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California State University Long Beach Unique Programs

The Black Studies program provides students a contemporary and historical perspective of African peoples in the context of culture, art, and history. Focus is not only on the African continent and the United States, but also the Caribbean, South America, and the Pacific Ocean regions. The program offers a Bachelor of Arts track, a minor, and a certification. The Black Studies department is currently planning to introduce a masters degree in the near future.

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies program offers a minor and a certificate in the subject. The program covers the Roman World to the Modern Period and includes studies in comparative literature, English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and various languages.

The Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department offers degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Technology, to prepare graduates for careers and leadership in the engineering field. Several options are offered for bachelor degrees, including options in Quality Assurance and Industrial Management.

California State University, Long Beach has an undergraduate Honors Program. Students who seek admission to the Honors Program need to submit an additional application, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation. Applicants should generally have a high school GPA of 3.3 or higher and a minimum SAT score of 1100. Once admitted to the Honors Program, students will enroll in Honors Courses with limited class sizes.

p. Distance learning programs are offered in some undergraduate and graduate programs, including a master’s of business administration. There are also continuing education courses, and lifelong learning courses for people over the age of 50.

p. The Partners for Success Program provides faculty mentoring for students who are first-generation college students. Students who are interested in this program submit a brief application and statement.

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California State University Long Beach Financial Aid

California residents have a great number of opportunities for financial aid and scholarships at Long Beach. Disadvantaged Californians can automatically qualify for the CSU Scholarship for Future Scholars, a renewable scholarship of $1,000. The All-University academic scholarship is a Presidential offering that provides select California students with up to $35,000 for four years including full tuition and fees, an allowance for books, paid housing, and a paid meal plan. Scholarships are also offered to Californians through the Student Aid Commission. Cal State Long Beach also offers financial aid for students not from California, and such students should consult with the Financial Aid department before making their application, or consult with the particular department they plan to study with.

The registration fee at California State University, Long Beach is $1,260 per semester for the academic year of 2005-2006 for in-state, undergraduate students attending full-time. Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs. Additional fees apply for all students.

p. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available for students with high levels of financial need. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line, and may need to fill out other forms for additional scholarship, grant, or loan applications.

p. Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.

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California State University Long Beach Students

Student life is amplified by the operations of Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI), which is a student-run body that governs student activities and also serves as a nonprofit corporations sponsoring numerous activities on- and off-campus. In addition to ASI events and clubs, the College of Arts hosts nearly 350 events each year attracting approximately 150,000 attendees. Residence life is provided by five different living communities, all within walking distance of one another. The Student Union offers bowling, and arcade, a movie theater, and numerous dining options. The Long Beach campus is home to more than 30 fraternities and sororities.

Student life at California State University, Long Beach includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. Students can join sororities, political clubs, cultural clubs, religious clubs, sports and recreational clubs, and special interest groups such as the saxophone club, the gospel choir, the Movimiento Estudiantil de Teatro y Artes, or the Red Cross Association. There are five art galleries and an art museum and a Japanese garden for relaxation and enjoyment.

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California State University Long Beach Traditions

The grandest tradition of Cal State Long Beach is that of the Pyramid that shadows the campus. The bright blue structure is the most recognizable and famous building on campus, and attracts numerous visitors throughout the year, for events and out of simple curiosity.

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California State University Long Beach Local Community

California State University, Long Beach is located in Long Beach, California, south of Los Angeles. The surrounding environment is metropolitan. Near-by attractions include Disneyland. The City of Long Beach has two museums, a symphony orchestra, a professional ice hockey team in the West Coast Hockey League, and numerous opportunities for beach and water-life activities.

Long Beach, California holds the distinction of being the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. The area’s population is over 460,000, and includes significant representation from such groups as Hispanics, Filipinos, Cambodians, Vietnamese, Salvadorians, Samoans, and the gay and lesbian community. The Long Beach port is the nation’s second busiest, serving the entire Pacific Ocean. Cultural attractions include the Long Beach Museum of Art, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Festival, Blues Festival, MoLA.com, Fire Dept Museum, and the Bob Marley Reggae Festival. Each year, the largest event is the Long Beach Grand Prix, a Champ Car event. There are also opportunities to see minor-league hockey, summer leagues for the NBA, and a number of professional sailing events.

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