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California State University, Long Beach

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Overview

California State University, Long Beach is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Long Beach, California, United States. Established in 1949, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. CSULB provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 77-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 40-49%. This makes it an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. CSULB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

California State University, Long Beach's Control Typepublic

Entity

California State University, Long Beach's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

California State University, Long Beach' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

California State University, Long Beach's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym CSULB
Founded 1949
Motto Vox Veritas Vita
Voice, Truth, Life
Colours Gold and seal brown
Mascot Prospector Pete

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Location

Address 1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach
90840-0115 California
United States
California State University, Long Beach's location map and satellite view Location Map
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California State University, Long Beach Phone Number (562) 985 4111
California State University, Long Beach Fax Number (562) 985 8887
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

California State University, Long Beach is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1957


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California State University, Long Beach's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize California State University, Long Beach as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

California State University, Long Beach Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of California State University, Long Beach is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify California State University, Long Beach's academic range and degree level offering.



California State University, Long Beach: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

California State University, Long Beach Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

California State University, Long Beach Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of California State University, Long Beach categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at California State University, Long Beach.



California State University, Long Beach: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact California State University, Long Beach Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official California State University, Long Beach website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

California State University, Long Beach Admission Info


California State University, Long Beach's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

California State University, Long Beach is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


California State University, Long Beach's Admission Selection Admission Selection

California State University, Long Beach has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

California State University, Long Beach's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


California State University, Long Beach's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


California State University, Long Beach's Admission Office Admission Office

1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach 90840-0106
(562) 985 5471


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact California State University, Long Beach's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

California State University, Long Beach Size and Profile


California State University, Long Beach's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

California State University, Long Beach has a student enrollment ranging from 40,000 to 44,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


California State University, Long Beach's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

California State University, Long Beach's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


California State University, Long Beach's Control Type Control Type

California State University, Long Beach is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


California State University, Long Beach's Entity Type Entity Type

California State University, Long Beach is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


California State University, Long Beach's Campus Setting Campus Setting

California State University, Long Beach's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


California State University, Long Beach's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

California State University, Long Beach adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


California State University, Long Beach's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


California State University, Long Beach is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

California State University, Long Beach Facilities


California State University, Long Beach's Library University Library

Yes Visit California State University, Long Beach's Library
California State University-Long Beach's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 674,732 physical volumes, 51,998 physical media, 383,203 digital/electronic media and 322 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 52 full-time employees, including 17 librarians. California State University-Long Beach's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


California State University, Long Beach's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, California State University, Long Beach provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,206 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


California State University, Long Beach's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


California State University, Long Beach's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

California State University, Long Beach Services


California State University, Long Beach's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


California State University, Long Beach's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


California State University, Long Beach's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


California State University, Long Beach's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


California State University, Long Beach's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

California State University, Long Beach Organisational Structure

The academic structure of California State University, Long Beach consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

California State University, Long Beach
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Health and Human Services
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • College of the Arts

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Memberships and Affiliations

California State University, Long Beach Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California State University, Long Beach's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • California State University System (CSU)
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State University, Long Beach public or private?

California State University, Long Beach is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is California State University, Long Beach profit or non-profit?

California State University, Long Beach is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of California State University, Long Beach in terms of enrollment?

California State University, Long Beach has a student enrollment ranging from 40,000 to 44,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of California State University, Long Beach in terms of academic staff?

California State University, Long Beach's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is California State University, Long Beach a coeducational institution?

California State University, Long Beach is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does California State University, Long Beach use?

California State University, Long Beach adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is California State University, Long Beach affiliated with?

None.

Does California State University, Long Beach admit international students?

Yes.

What is California State University, Long Beach's acceptance rate and admission policy?

California State University, Long Beach's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend California State University, Long Beach CSULB?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is California State University, Long Beach CSULB located?

California State University, Long Beach is located in Long Beach, California, United States. Address: 1250 Bellflower Boulevard.

Is California State University, Long Beach CSULB accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, California State University, Long Beach is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (since 1957).

Does California State University, Long Beach offer financial aid?

Yes

Does California State University, Long Beach offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does California State University, Long Beach have a university library?

Yes California State University-Long Beach's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 674,732 physical volumes, 51,998 physical media, 383,203 digital/electronic media and 322 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 52 full-time employees, including 17 librarians. California State University-Long Beach's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does California State University, Long Beach provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, California State University, Long Beach provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,206 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does California State University, Long Beach have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does California State University, Long Beach offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does California State University, Long Beach offer career services?

Yes

Does California State University, Long Beach offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does California State University, Long Beach have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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