California State University-Long Beach
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, California 90840-0115
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
California State University-Long Beach is a public institution in Long Beach with particular strength in business and engineering.
A large campus of 34.1K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,403 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,931.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The college was established in 1949 by California governor Earl Warren, to serve the rapidly expanding post-World War II population of Orange and Southern Los Angeles counties.
- •The institution was first named as Los Angeles-Orange County State College.
- •McIntosh was named the college's second president in 1959.
- •In 1964, the school changed its name to California State College at Long Beach.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
76.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,227
Programs (194)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
259
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium