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California State University-Long Beach student guide: campus events and game days, $10,440 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about California State University-Long Beach
- Founded
- 1949
- Teams
- Long Beach State athletics
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at California State University-Long Beach
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum
Art museum at California State University, Long Beach in Long Beach, California
What's on at California State University-Long Beach
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
California State University-Long Beach at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates35,924
Admitted46%
Average net price$10,440per year, after aid
Total cost$22,679per year, before aid
Graduation rate69%
Return for year two87%
Median earnings$64,40310 years after starting
Median debt$14,289at graduation
Students per teacher23 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 1,359 reported graduates$41,174median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 597 reported graduates$26,891median pay a year after
- Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree · 456 reported graduates$25,974median pay a year after
- Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree · 332 reported graduates$34,094median pay a year after
- Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree · 306 reported graduates$60,701median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about California State University-Long Beach
How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,440 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $22,679 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach?
69% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 87% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Long Beach?
46% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at California State University-Long Beach?
Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Fine and Studio Arts (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do California State University-Long Beach students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $64,403. Source: College Scorecard.
When was California State University-Long Beach founded?
California State University-Long Beach was founded in 1949. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at California State University-Long Beach?
Landmarks at California State University-Long Beach include Walter Pyramid (arena), Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum (museum).
Where is California State University-Long Beach?
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA, about 11 miles from Downey.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.