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California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CAPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 46% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California State University-Long Beach is a public institution located in the city setting of Long Beach, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 35.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 46%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
35.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
46% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
46%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $139,937
Earnings 5yr: $145,444
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,776
Earnings 5yr: $139,337
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,465
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,508
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,394
Earnings 5yr: $100,443
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,594
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,681
Earnings 5yr: $113,863
Debt: $18,661
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,540
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,720
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,225
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,125
Earnings 5yr: $116,039
Debt: $17,866
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,075
Earnings 5yr: $101,607
Debt: $19,750
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,797
Earnings 5yr: $99,098
Debt: $25,300
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,428
Earnings 5yr: $93,142
Debt: $14,619
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,762
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,315
Earnings 5yr: $100,275
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,111
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,967
Earnings 5yr: $108,748
Debt: $15,759
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,156
Earnings 5yr: $109,267
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,957
Earnings 5yr: $97,895
Debt: $17,653
Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,395
Earnings 5yr: $83,637
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$10,440
In-State Tuition$7,350
Out-of-State Tuition$19,950
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
50%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,062
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,403
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,227
Est. Monthly Payment
$132/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
49%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$38,978
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