CSULB
California State University - Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of California State University - Long Beach (CSULB)
About this school
California State University Long Beach is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a state college in 1949, it gained university status in 1972. Its 322-acre campus is located 25 miles from Los Angeles.
- www.csulb.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
5,714
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:31,351
- Men:13,589 Men (43.3%)
- Women:17,762 Women (56.7%)
Location
Admission Information (CSULB)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to California State University Long Beach is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | Recommended | Not reported |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1250 Bellflower Boulevard |
City, State, Zip | Long Beach, CA 90840 |
Phone | (562) 985-5471 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | November 30 |
Application Fee | $55 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 29% of 61,806 applicants were admitted |
Women | 29% of 36,293 applicants were admitted |
Men | 27% of 25,513 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,534 (31%) of 17,650 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,254 (31%) of 10,640 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,280 (33%) of 7,010 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.53 |
375 And Above | 32% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 26% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 19% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 16% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 7% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 370-660 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 6% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 37% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 20% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 20% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 47% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 26% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 9 average |15-28 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 8% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 41% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 41% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 11% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (CSULB)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $6,798|Out-of-state: $17,094 (27.74%)
- Room & Board: - $12,750 (52.04%)
- Other Expenses: - $2,002 (8.17%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,952 (12.05%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
California State University Long Beach accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 2 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001139 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,589 (87.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,914 (81.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,823 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,782 (63.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 80% |
Average Award | $12,577 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,313 (81.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,885 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,268 (80.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,388 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 593 (21.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 23,709 (85.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 21,216 (89.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 20,436 (96.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 9,668 (47.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 78% |
Average Award | $13,720 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 17,037 (83.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,709 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 16,882 (82.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,929 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 5,801 (28.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 50% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $19,062 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (CSULB)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not reported
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,039
Part-Time Faculty
1,240
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
39%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 4% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 19% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 34% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 24% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 10% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 5% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 4% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 33% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 45% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Sophomore Standing
Not reported
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,597,720 |
Computer Ownership | Not reported |
Computers Available On Campus | 2000 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not reported
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
California State University Long Beach provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
86.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
17.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
53.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
71.6%
Programs & Majors (CSULB)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (148)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Asian-American Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Broadcast Journalism
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dance, General
- Dance, Other
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Drawing
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Environmental Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Illustration
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Ocean Engineering
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Physiology, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Sculpture
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Voice and Opera
- Women's Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Social sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (88)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- African Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Asian-American Studies
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Consumer Economics
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Dance
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Management
- Engineering Management
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Food Science and Technology
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- German
- Gerontology
- Health Education
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Leisure Studies
- Linguistics
- Logistics
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology
- Music
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Recreation and Park Management
- Religion
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sport Psychology
- Sports Management
- Student Affairs
- Theater
- Western European Studies
- Writing
Campus Life (CSULB)
Location & Geography
Population
467,892
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Campus Size
320 acres
Weather
Temperature | 44.9 average low in January, 82.1 average high in September |
Rain | 35 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 6 mile(s) from campus in Long Beach |
Nearest Train Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Santa Ana |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
20% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
80%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | 49ers |
School Colors | Black and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, cheerleading, racquetball, sand volleyball, softball, tennis |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
California State University Long Beach offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
0% of women participate
Fraternities
0% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
27,344
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
31,351
Women
17,762
Men
13,589
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- Not reported
International Students
Not reported
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
5,714
Student Resources (CSULB)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Communication Studies130 Documents
- Child Development and Family Studies114 Documents
- Economics85 Documents
- Chicano and Latino Studies75 Documents
- Political Science104 Documents
Popular Courses
- NUTR 132 - Introductory NutritionNutrition and Dietetics
- POSC 100 - Introduction to American GovernmentPolitical Science
- HDEV 180 - Lifespan Human DevelopmentHuman Development
- COMM 130 - Essentials of Public SpeakingCommunication Studies
- HIST 173 - Recent United States HistoryHistory
Popular Professors
- TartreEDME 110
- B DekofskyNUTR 132
- A NelsonCDFS 418
- A HaasPOSC 100
- Andrea JohnsonEDME 205
Blog articles
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