Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

31% of 69,578 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

 

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.56

SAT Math

520-630 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

567 average
520-620 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

23 average
20-26 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $24,502
Out-of-state: $34,798

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $6,798
Out-of-state: $17,094

Room and Board

$12,750

Average Percent of Need Met

80%

Average Freshman Award

$12,447

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$19,067

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

1,035

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 4% of classes
10-19 students: 19% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 24% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 5% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes

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Campus Life

Long Beach Population

467,892

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles

Freshman Housing Guarantee

 

Students in College Housing

4% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

49ers

Sororities

0% of women participate

Fraternities

0% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
23.8% Asian
3.9% Black/African-American
45.8% Hispanic/Latino
5.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
17.8% White
3.3% Unknown

International Students

6.2%

First-Year Students Returning

87.1%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

16.2%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	2
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	1
History	1
Academic Electives	1

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only	Not used if submitted	Not reported
ACT Only	Recommended	Not reported
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Not used if submitted	Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

City, State, Zip

Long Beach, CA 90840

Phone

(562) 985-5471

Fax

 

E-mail

eslb@csulb.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

 

Application Fee

$55

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student cannot defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record				X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations				X
Essay				X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities				X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability				X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

31% of 69,578 applicants were admitted

Women

32% of 40,615 applicants were admitted

Men

31% of 28,963 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

5,534 (25%) of 21,725 admitted students enrolled

Women

3,473 (27%) of 12,884 admitted students enrolled

Men

2,575 (29%) of 8,841 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.56

3.75 and Above

32%

3.50 - 3.74

26%

3.25 - 3.49

19%

3.00 - 3.24

16%

2.50 - 2.99

7%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

520-630 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

7%

Score of 600 - 700

29%

Score of 500 - 600

45%

Score of 400 - 500

17%

Score of 300 - 400

2%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

567 average
520-620 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

33%

Score of 500 - 600

47%

Score of 400 - 500

16%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

23 average
20-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

8%

Score of 24 - 29

38%

Score of 18 - 23

42%

Score of 12 - 17

12%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $24,502
Out-of-state: $34,798

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $6,798
Out-of-state: $17,094

Room and Board

$12,750

Books and Supplies

$2,002

Other Expenses

$2,952

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 2
Final deadline June 19

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 26

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001139	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

4,297 (87.4%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

3,447 (81.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

3,332 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

1,957 (63.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

80%

Average Award

$12,447

Need-Based Gift

Received by 2,765 (81.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,214

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 3,176 (80.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,347

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 784 (21.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

23,698 (85.4%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

21,943 (92.6%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

20,891 (96.3%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

9,879 (47.3%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

78%

Average Award

$13,948

Need-Based Gift

Received by 16,973 (83.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,966

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 19,902 (82.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,956

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 6,402 (28.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

49%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$19,067

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Not reported

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Visual and performing arts, Health professions and related sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Not reported

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

1,035

Part-Time Faculty

1,287

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

38%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 4% of classes
10-19 students: 19% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 24% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 5% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Not reported

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

 

Sophomore Standing

Not reported

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

1,811,099

Computer Ownership

Not reported

Computers Available on Campus

2000

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

 

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Not reported

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Nursing

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

31,447

Women

17,837 (56.7%)

Men

13,610 (43.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

27,462

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
23.8% Asian
3.9% Black/African-American
45.8% Hispanic/Latino
5.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
17.8% White
3.3% Unknown

International Students.

6.2%

Average Age

23

All Graduate Students

5,399

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

87.1%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

16.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

51%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

71.6%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported