California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California · Public, a large city · 35,924 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into CSULB?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
46.3%
79,680 applied
SAT, middle half
Not published
Not used for admission
ACT, middle half
Not published
Not used for admission
Test scores this year
Not used at all
15% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
How much does CSULB cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, California residents
$8,338
Tuition and fees, out of state
$21,658
A full year, sticker price
$22,926
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$9,426
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,443 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,576 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,576 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,462 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,919 |
- Room and board on campus
- $17,382 a year; $22,752 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,590 a year
- The school's own grants
- 50% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $5,482
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do CSULB students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$14,195
About $161 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
22.1%
Get a Pell Grant
53.9%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
16.1%
What do CSULB graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$54,700
Ten years after starting
$69,554
Middle half: $44,201 to $96,997
Best-paid program, five years out
$116,568
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$38,018
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Do CSULB students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
86.8%
Graduate in six years
70.3%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
81% graduated
11% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to CSULB?
Women
58.6%
First in their family at college
48.6%
Part-time
14.6%
Students per teacher
23
- Background
- White 14%, Hispanic 53%, Black 4%, Asian 20%, Two or more 5%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 3,216 beds
What do CSULB graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 0 | $54,347 | Hidden | $12,500 |
| Computer Science | 641 | $72,641 | $107,571 | $14,673 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 214 | $81,796 | $101,795 | $14,300 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 119 | $76,374 | Hidden | $16,750 |
| Chemical Engineering | 76 | $68,475 | $96,739 | $22,308 |
| Civil Engineering | 266 | $77,361 | $98,948 | $13,750 |
| Computer Engineering | 114 | $78,693 | $113,047 | $18,103 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 117 | $86,701 | $111,652 | $17,513 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 232 | $79,391 | $108,655 | $17,225 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $50,749 | $80,311 | Hidden |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 481 | $72,415 | $103,068 | $13,500 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 0 | $62,463 | $80,064 | $13,520 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2,758 | $53,709 | $72,592 | $13,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 77 | $52,628 | $83,082 | $15,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 0 | $56,158 | $78,901 | $13,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 113 | $44,957 | $57,931 | $11,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 0 | $53,339 | $71,949 | $13,000 |
| Marketing | 0 | $42,288 | $73,650 | $11,000 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 331 | $104,884 | $116,568 | $13,000 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 1 | Hidden | $57,238 | Hidden |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 126 | Hidden | $67,443 | $19,218 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 0 | $31,661 | $73,782 | $13,539 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 296 | $46,324 | $70,843 | $9,349 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 467 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 0 | $34,829 | $61,919 | $13,101 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 514 | $29,873 | $64,441 | $12,058 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 115 | $52,488 | $86,760 | $11,000 |
| Biology, General | 638 | $36,983 | $65,186 | $12,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 106 | $34,756 | $49,675 | $16,583 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 48 | $51,280 | $79,581 | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 105 | $46,990 | $61,497 | $13,305 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 0 | $66,306 | $90,484 | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 84 | $52,955 | $73,190 | $13,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 31 | Hidden | $84,068 | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 165 | $43,949 | $66,748 | $11,007 |
| Physics | 64 | $45,967 | $90,996 | $16,825 |
| Statistics | 31 | Hidden | $81,646 | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | Hidden | $43,225 | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 542 | $35,189 | $51,817 | $12,779 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 260 | $35,281 | $56,678 | $13,914 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 81 | $32,040 | $41,591 | $11,000 |
| Philosophy | 55 | $40,209 | $52,503 | $14,958 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 0 | $30,460 | $41,501 | $13,588 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 99 | $38,796 | $47,696 | $10,750 |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 49 | Hidden | Hidden | $9,182 |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 73 | $26,348 | $42,472 | $16,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 207 | $48,917 | $67,445 | $18,897 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 156 | $30,328 | $38,018 | $15,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 450 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 874 | $26,554 | $47,921 | $13,870 |
| Music | 194 | $23,094 | Hidden | $18,010 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 58 | Hidden | $53,847 | $13,973 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 593 | $44,000 | $62,682 | $13,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Nutrition Sciences | 124 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 86 | $43,465 | $61,027 | $13,750 |
Compare CSULB with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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