CSULB Description

Recognized by Princeton Review as one of “America’s Best Value Colleges”, Cal State Long Beach is one of the largest and most diverse campuses in the state of California.

Whether you’re seeking a bachelor’s degree, a certificate program, or want to cap off your education with a master’s degree, there is probably a program for you at CSULB.

The academic departments include accountancy, anthropology, art, biological sciences, communication studies, computer science, criminal justice, design, economics, English, film, finance, geological sciences, health care administration, journalism, marketing, music, nursing, and psychology. The master’s program offers over 60 degree options.

For eligible students, financial aid in the form of federal loans, grants, and work-study may be available.

There are also many scholarships which students may apply for. A few examples of scholarships available are CSU Scholarships Program for Future Scholars, CSULB Academic Scholarship, and the California Student Aid Commission Scholarships. All of these options can help you pay for tuition and other costs if you qualify.

California State University of Long Beach often holds job fairs for its students to find employment. There is also a resource for finding internships. Career counseling is also available, ensuring that students can find their perfect career path.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascots

The Dirtbags, 49ers

Nickname

Cal State Long Beach

Website

www.csulb.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,370

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,530

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

35,554

CSULB Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
31,673
Freshman Class
4,606
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
35,554

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
89%
Graduate
11%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
3%

Gender of Students

Women
63%
Men
37%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
23%
Caucasian
31%
Latino
28%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

California
97%
Other
3%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%