About California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
37,466
Website
www.csulb.eduAccreditation
WASC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a public institution that was established on September 28, 1949, as the Orange County State College and is located in Los Angeles, U.S.A. The university is the third largest campus of the 23 school CSU and is one of the largest universities in the state of California. The college started with just 160 students and 13 full-time faculties. In November 1952, Unrestrained Accreditation as granted by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools.
As the years passed the university made many changes and developed many programs and building to cater to growing students. By 1990s, the college was recognized and was accredited and changed their name to CSULB. California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) campus is around 323 acres with more than 35,000 enrolled to their various programs.
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The student-faculty ratio is 24:1.
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CSULB acceptance rate is 32%.
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The graduation rate of the university is 69%.
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The retention rate is 90% for the full-time students and 78% for part-time students.
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The total student population of the university is 37,776, which includes 31,110 full time and 6,666 part-time students.
Online Education at CSULB
The university's fully online classes provide an opportunity for students who cannot attend on campus to earn a degree by providing them with the same degree that what their traditional students earn. The online programs are convenient, flexible, and structured.
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The university provides 17 online programs across various disciplines. CSULB majors include Accounting, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Health Science, Human Services, Information Systems, and Public Administration.
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The university provides 24/7 tech support for their students. A student can contact the technical department anytime via chat, video, or mail to resolve their issue.
For more info on Tuition and Fees
Reviews
Students reviews on the university are given below.
- Students say that the university offers a variety of learning opportunities with many majors. The students and professors in the university are welcoming and are very helpful, who encourage new students to feel very comfortable in the new environment.
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The student body in the university is very diverse and the individual gets to meet people from all over the world. CSULB has numerous clubs and organizations that host events very often and keep their students engaged.
Rankings
Some of the rankings given to the university are given below
Rankings by US News
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CSULB is ranked 3rd in 'Top Public Schools'.
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The university is ranked 26th in 'Regional Universities West'.
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CSULB is ranked 146th in 'Engineering Programs'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
30th Nov
Acceptance Rate
31%
SAT Range
1040 - 1250
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$9,477
Average Annual Cost
$5,742
Books And Supplies
$2,002
Other Fees
$1,056
Room And Board
$12,986
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,952
Total One Year Cost
$24,738
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
87%
Part-Time Retention Rate
55%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$69
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
1,275 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
505 Graduates
Psychology, General
489 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
426 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
423 Graduates
Sociology
329 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
313 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
297 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
282 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
265 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
247 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
226 Graduates
Political Science and Government
208 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
203 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
185 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
182 Graduates
Biology, General
170 Graduates
History
156 Graduates
Journalism
148 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
142 Graduates
Computer Science
140 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
139 Graduates
Civil Engineering
131 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
129 Graduates
Economics
95 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
94 Graduates
Music
91 Graduates
Anthropology
83 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
82 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
81 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
74 Graduates
Social Work
72 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
71 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
71 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
67 Graduates
Mathematics
67 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
64 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
64 Graduates
Area Studies
62 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
60 Graduates
Computer Engineering
55 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
55 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
52 Graduates
International/Global Studies
50 Graduates
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...
47 Graduates
Physics
43 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technologi...
38 Graduates
Philosophy
38 Graduates
Chemistry
36 Graduates
Dance
32 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
31 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
22 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
20 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
19 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
17 Graduates
Engineering, General
16 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
13 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
13 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
13 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
10 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
9 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
4 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
2 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
31,690
Socio-Economic Diversity
51%
Part-time
13%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$66,955 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
8%
Averege Housing Cost
$7,650/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,464/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,464/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
49ers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
157
Total Female Athletes
197
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
41
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Other
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Beach Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$48,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$117 - 241
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,876
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,981
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,590
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,717
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$12,571
$30K - $48K
$11,275
$48K - $75K
$7,595
$75K - $110K
$3,895
> $110K
$1,109
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$11,100,881
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,569,945
The financial aid office at CSULB helps students by helping them to identify the sources available for them to make their education affordable at CSU. The university provides financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, and grants. 71% of CSULB students receive some form of aid. Students looking for financial assistance has to fill up the FAFSA form.
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) federal school code is 001139.
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Federal Aid includes grants such as Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and loans such as Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan. Federal Work-Study option is also available for the students.
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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) scholarships include Cal Grant Programs, California Chafee Grant, Middle-Class Scholarships, California National Guard Education Assistance Award Programs (CNG EAAP), Boeing CBA Scholarships,
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Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Tuition Assistance Program.
