California State University-Long Beach
Public university · Long Beach, CA · 35,924 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
46%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$9,426
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,926
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
70%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach accepts about 46 of every 100 applicants (46%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California State University-Long Beach is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Long Beach's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,926 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $9,426 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,338 for CA residents and $21,658 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,338
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$21,658
- Room & board$17,382
- Total cost of attendance$22,926
- Average net price after grants$9,426
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Engineering, Psychology, Communications.
California State University-Long Beach FAQ
- What is California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate?
- 46% — selective.
- Is California State University-Long Beach test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California State University-Long Beach is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California State University-Long Beach's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?
- About $22,926 a year before aid; $9,426 on average after grants.
- What is California State University-Long Beach's FAFSA school code?
- 001139. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California State University-Long Beach receives your information.
- What is California State University-Long Beach's graduation rate?
- 70% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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