California State University-Long Beach

California State at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
40,190
Students Enrolled
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending California State

$7,008
Avg Tuition
$5,404
Average Loan
$17,677
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $5,409 to $17,677 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$6,834
2022$6,846
2023$6,884
2024$7,008

Popular Academic Programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Sociology
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • English Language and Literature
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fine and Studio Art

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree8,834
Master's Degree2,010
Post-Bach Certificate187
Doctor's Degree55

California State Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

25%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

California State students borrow an average of $5,404 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
California State University-Long Beach$5,404
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,483

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Day Care Services
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
California State University-Long Beach
$7,008
73.0%
25.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,441
69.6%
40.5%
Public
$6,796
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,659
56.4%
54.2%
California
$18,751
55.8%
42.3%

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