California State University-Long Beach, CA
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily NonresidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
California State University-Long Beach Rankings
Affordability89
Selectivity38
Retention70
Graduation48
Earnings39
Diversity86
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at California State University-Long Beach
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Engineering8%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences8%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into California State University-Long Beach
31%Admission Rate
575Median SAT Math
570Median SAT Reading
23Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–630
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–620
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending California State University-Long Beach
$7KIn-State Tuition
$19KOut-of-State Tuition
$18KAverage Total Cost
$9KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after California State University-Long Beach
32%Receive Federal Loans
$13KMedian Federal Debt
71%Repayment Rate
$156Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 66% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 71% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at California State University-Long Beach
87%Retention Rate
2%Transfer Rate
9%Withdrawal Rate
69%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 17% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 75% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 71% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 61% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 29% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 69% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after California State University-Long Beach
92%Employment Rate
$36KMedian Salary
$22K25 Pctl Salary
$53K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at California State University-Long Beach
31,503Undergraduates
53%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
5,776Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 17% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 10% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near California State University-Long Beach, CA
North-West College-Long Beach
2 miles, NW
American University of Health Sciences
4 miles, W
Touro University Worldwide
4 miles, NE