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Starting with less than 200 students in 1949 under the name Los Angeles-Orange County State College, CSU Long Beach now sprawls over 300 acres with more than 80 buildings throughout its entire campus. It is officially the second largest among all CSU campuses, offering courses under the colleges of Arts, Liberal Arts, Education, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Health & Human Services, Continuing & Professional Education, Business Administration, and Engineering. Since gaining university status in 1972, Long Beach State has continually ranked among the top universities in the country for various undergraduate and graduate programs.
High school students in California who are either graduating as valedictorians or have achieved national scholar status have a chance to qualify for scholarship grants under the President's Scholars Program which guarantees full coverage of tuition and student fees for any four-year degree, paid campus residency, book allowances, among others. A Young Scholars Program is also available for high school juniors and seniors who wish to take up CSULB courses and possibly accumulate college credits in advance. Admissions for pursuits in overseas research and studies are handled by the Center for International Education, enabling students to explore various opportunities to study, intern or volunteer in other universities abroad.
The Walter Pyramid on campus is a vast sports complex and training ground for the Long Beach State 49ers. Provisions for the Bickerstaff Academic Center were put in place to ensure that all student-athletes are able to keep both their athletic (NCAA) and academic eligibilities in check. Other notable landmarks include the University Art Museum, Carpenter Performing Arts Center, and the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music.
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California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world.
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Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification
Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification
Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification
Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification
High Undergraduate
- Size Classification
Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

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- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- High School or Secondary School GPA
Required
- High School or Secondary School Record
Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion
Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
Recommended
| | Male | Female | Total |
|---|
| Number of Applicants | 19,125 | 29,431 | 48,556 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 7,494 (39%) | 12,897 (44%) | 20,391 (42%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,710 (23%) | 2,896 (22%) | 4,606 (23%) |
| | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4,459 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,055 | 25% |
| | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| | | |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
| | Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant |
|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,061 | $4,457 | $2,143 | $3,434 |
| | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 4.2% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 107 | 163 | 145 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,829 | 3,876 | 5,293 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 |
|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | | | |
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,370 | $3,392 | $3,116 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,370 | $3,392 | $3,116 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,530 | $13,562 | $13,286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,386 |
| | | | |
| Housing Expenses | | | |
| On Campus | | | |
| Room and Board | $10,832 | $7,940 | $7,536 |
| Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,174 | $3,080 |
| Off Campus | | | |
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,152 | $9,288 |
| Other Expenses | $3,526 | $3,486 | $3,380 |
| Off Campus with Family | | | |
| Other Expenses | $3,418 | $3,486 | $3,278 |
| | | | |
| Total Expenses | | | |
| On Campus | | | |
| In-District | $20,052 | $16,072 | $15,118 |
| In-State | $20,052 | $16,072 | $15,118 |
| Out of State | $31,212 | $26,242 | $25,288 |
| Off Campus | | | |
| In-District | $20,406 | $18,596 | $17,170 |
| In-State | $20,406 | $18,596 | $17,170 |
| Out of State | $31,566 | $28,766 | $27,340 |
| Off Campus with Family | | | |
| In-District | $9,426 | $8,336 | $7,780 |
| In-State | $9,426 | $8,336 | $7,780 |
| Out of State | $20,586 | $18,506 | $17,950 |
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Total Student Enrollment: 35,557
Undergraduate: 29,324
Graduate: 6,233
- Total Student Gender
Male: 14,260
Female: 21,297
- Undergraduate Gender
Male: 11,965
Female: 17,359
- Graduate Gender
Male: 2,295
Female: 3,938
- Total Student Attendance
Full-Time: 26,754
Part-Time: 8,803
- Undergraduate Attendance
Full-Time: 23,731
Part-Time: 5,593
- Graduate Attendance
Full-Time: 3,023
Part-Time: 3,210
| | Number | Percent |
|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,801 | 5% |
| American Indian | 219 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,784 | 5% |
| Asian | 8,005 | 23% |
| Hispanic | 9,757 | 27% |
| White | 10,541 | 30% |
| Unknown | 3,450 | 10% |
| | Number | Percent |
|---|
| Age Under 18 | 107 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,926 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,905 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 10,128 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,150 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,785 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 913 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,099 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 494 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 50 | 0.1% |
| | Total | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|
| Total Employees | 3,546 | 2,524 | 1,022 |
| Faculty Status | 1,913 | 1,001 | 912 |
| Tenured Faculty | 604 | 568 | 36 |
| Graduate Assistants | 376 | - | 376 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,913 | 1,001 | 912 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,058 | 182 | 876 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 114 | 113 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 690 | 639 | 51 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 829 | 771 | 58 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 366 | 333 | 33 |
| Skilled Crafts | 70 | 70 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 130 | 125 | 5 |
| | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
|
| All Faculty | $78,776 (950) | $81,493 (506) | $75,680 (444) |
| Professor | $96,051 (330) | $96,897 (212) | $94,532 (118) |
| Associate Professor | $76,318 (207) | $76,866 (109) | $75,708 (98) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,854 (234) | $67,680 (98) | $67,980 (136) |
| Lecturer | $63,126 (176) | $63,426 (84) | $62,852 (92) |
|
|
| All Faculty | $117,788 (51) | $118,587 (31) | $116,549 (20) |
| Professor | $123,001 (40) | $126,180 (23) | $118,699 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $105,092 (3) | $92,844 (1) | $111,216 (2) |
| Lecturer | $85,494 (6) | $84,458 (5) | $90,672 (1) |
|
|
| All Faculty | $79,673 (1,001) | $82,390 (537) | $76,528 (464) |
| Professor | $96,547 (370) | $97,518 (235) | $94,858 (135) |
| Associate Professor | $76,456 (210) | $76,858 (110) | $76,014 (100) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,854 (234) | $67,680 (98) | $67,980 (136) |
| Lecturer | $63,351 (182) | $63,745 (89) | $62,974 (93) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| | Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams |
|---|
| Athlete Student Aid |
| Total Aid | $1,964,546 | $766,533 | $1,198,013 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 39% | 61% |
| |
| Participants |
| All Athletes | 427 | 186 | 241 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 331 | 148 | 183 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| All Track Combined | 187 | 84 | 103 |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Soccer | 31 | - | 31 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 38 | 20 | 18 |
| Water Polo | 55 | 22 | 33 |
| |
| Coaches Salaries |
| Head Coaches | - | $111,506 | $71,752 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $37,569 | $28,949 |
| |
| Coaches |
| All Coaches | 58 | 25 | 33 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Golf | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Water Polo | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
| | (%) of Entering Class |
|---|
| Overall |
| All Students | 54% |
| |
| By Gender |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 56% |
| |
| By Race |
| Non-Resident Alien | 42% |
| American Indian | 59% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 57% |
| |
| By Years Prior to Graduation |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
| | 2007-08 | 2006-07 |
|---|
| Arrests |
| Residence Hall |
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 3 |
| On Campus |
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 55 | 34 |
| Liquor Related | 22 | 7 |
| |
| Criminal Offenses |
| Residence Hall |
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
| On Campus |
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 27 | 28 |
| Arson | 1 | - |