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California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate47%
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About CSU Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach is a public, state university in the suburb of Long Beach, California. CSU Long Beach was founded in 1949. The university currently enrolls around 39,435 students a year, including 33,605 undergraduate students.
CSU Long Beach Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Long Beach. In 2022, CSU Long Beach accepted 47% of applicants. Out of 66,991 applications received in 2022, 31,412 students were offered admission.
| California State University, Long Beach Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 47% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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California State University, Long Beach is located in the town of Long Beach, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
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College Info
CSU Long Beach Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Long Beach is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Long Beach is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU Long Beach SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
CSU Long Beach Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,090
In State$35,970
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$1,246
$1,246
Housing
$15,612
$15,612
Books
$1,490
$1,490
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU Long Beach is like? There are approximately 39,435 students enrolled at CSU Long Beach, including 33,605 undergraduate students and 5,830 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
84%
Full Time16%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
39,435
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
47%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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