California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, California · Public · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$50,062
Acceptance Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
71%
Annual Tuition
$7,008
At a Glance
Total Students
34,131
Retention Rate
85%
Faculty Ratio
19
Financial Aid
24%
Median Debt
$14,289
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
California State University-Long Beach is a public institution with a large student body of over 34,000. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting about 47% of applicants. The university retains a high percentage of students, with a retention rate of 85%. Over 71% of students graduate. The in-state tuition is $7,008.
Graduates experience a positive return on their investment. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,082, increasing to $50,062 after five years and $64,403 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $14,289. Over 24% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$38k
1 YEAR
$50k
5 YEARS
$64k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, alumni of California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $38,082. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $50,062, and after ten years, median earnings reach $64,403. The median debt for graduates is $14,289.
The university has a student body of 34,131 students, with an acceptance rate of 47.1%. The graduation rate is 71.3%, and the retention rate is 85.3%. The in-state tuition is $7,008, and 24.1% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
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Campus Location
Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, California. The campus is in a city setting.