California State University-Long Beach

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,084

5.96% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$10,607

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

46.3%

83,967 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

42,003

82% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

68.9%

3,342 Graduates

About

California State University-Long Beach is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Long Beach were General Business Administration & Management (1,399 degrees awarded), General Psychology (689 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (352 degrees).

In 2024, 11,135 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Long Beach. 59.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (5,167 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,298 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Long Beach is $6,084, which is $−25,836 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Long Beach is $6,084, which is $25,836 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,607.

In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Long Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,084

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State University-Long Beach was $6,084. The cost of tuition at California State University-Long Beach is $−25,836 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Long Beach (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,607

2024 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2024 California State University-Long Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,607. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California State University-Long Beach grew by 9%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Long Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,389

Room and Board

$1,490

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Long Beach was of $16,389 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,490. The cost of books and supplies increased by 36.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Long Beach (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at California State University-Long Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.37% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Long Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

California State University-Long Beach received 83,967 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.38% annual growth. Out of those 83,967 applicants, 38,854 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.3% acceptance rate.

There were 42,003 students enrolled at California State University-Long Beach in 2024. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State University-Long Beach has an overall enrollment yield of 16.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

38,854

Accepted Out of 83,967

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Long Beach was 46.3% (38,854 admissions from 83,967 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 47.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 5.38%, while admissions grew by 3.48%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Long Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

95%

Submission Percentage (2020)

4,662

Scores Submitted (2020)

95% of enrolled first-time students at California State University-Long Beach in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University-Long Beach had a total enrollment of 42,003 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Long Beach is 34,437 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,566. This means that 82% of students enrolled at California State University-Long Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-Long Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 14.9% White, 4.69% Two or More Races, 3.97% Black or African American, 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State University-Long Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.5%) and Asian Female (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.5%) and White Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Long Beach in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42,003 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Long Beach is 34,437 and the part-time enrollment is 7,566. This means that 82% of students enrolled at California State University-Long Beach are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Long Beach (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Long Beach was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), California State University-Long Beach had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Long Beach (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
21,521 enrolled students
Asian
8,012 enrolled students
White
6,272 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Long Beach is 51.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 14.9% White, 4.69% Two or More Races, 3.97% Black or African American, 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 893 students (2.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 2,109 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Long Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach is hispanic or latino (5,167 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,298 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Long Beach is General Business Administration & Management (1,399 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (689 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (352 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Long Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (494 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (106 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (1,005 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Long Beach are Elementary & middle school teachers (239,620 people), Other managers (187,717 people), Secondary school teachers (154,882 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,002 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (107,691 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Long Beach in 2024 are Human Sciences (494 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (106 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,005 degrees), English (309 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (384 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Long Beach are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at California State University-Long Beach are Human Sciences (494 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (106 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,005 degrees), English (309 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (384 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Long Beach are Elementary & secondary schools (588,591 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (341,904 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (186,124 people), Computer Systems Design (170,877 people), and Legal services (102,689 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Long Beach.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
1,399 degrees awarded
General Psychology
689 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
352 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Long Beach was General Business Administration & Management with 1,399 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Long Beach according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,513

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

6,622

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 4,513 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Long Beach, which is 0.682 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,622).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Long Beach by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 920 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Long Beach in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.21 times more than the 761 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 761 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Long Beach in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.827 times less than the 920 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from California State University-Long Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at California State University-Long Beach is Female and Asian (76.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.56% of graduates (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
5,167 degrees awarded
Asian
2,298 degrees awarded
White
1,989 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Long Beach is hispanic or latino (5,167 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,298 degrees).

2.58% of degree recipients (287 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
3,220 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3,155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3,119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Long Beach is hispanic or latino female (3,220 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (3,155 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Long Beach has an endowment valued at nearly $133M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.7M (16.4%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, California State University-Long Beach had a total salary expenditure of 872M. California State University-Long Beach employs 365 Professors, 327 Lecturers and 228 Associate professors. Most academics at California State University-Long Beach are Male Professor (191), Female Professor (174), and Female Lecturer (173).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Long Beach are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 411 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 366 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 334 employees.

Endowment

$133M

2024 Endowment

15.1%

growth from 2023

California State University-Long Beach has an endowment valued at about $133M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Long Beach grew 15.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $119M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Long Beach (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$315M

2024 Salaries

4.73%

growth from 2023

In 2024, California State University-Long Beach paid a median of $315M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($872M) and a 4.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.11% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$126M

Instructional Salaries

1,121

Number of Employees

In 2024, California State University-Long Beach paid a total of $126M to 1,121 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Long Beach were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 411 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 366 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 334 employees.

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