California State University-Long Beach
Acceptance
46%
In-State
$7,350
Grad Rate (4yr)
38%
Retention
87%
Earnings
$64,403
AI Overview
California State University-Long Beach pairs strong programs in marine science, conservation, and international studies with direct access to the Pacific coast and one of America's busiest ports. The beachside campus attracts self-directed students who value hands-on research opportunities and real-world connections over hand-holding. With nearly 40,000 students, you'll find your community through specialized programs rather than campus-wide traditions. The university's Shark Lab gives undergrads rare access to cutting-edge marine biology research.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$7,350
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,950
Room & Board
$15,612
Average Net Price
$10,440
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Federal Loans
24%
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,289
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$64,403Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$14,289Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
157 graduates
$111,681
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
66 graduates
$106,540
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
53 graduates
$103,125
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
113 graduates
$103,075
4 yrs after graduation
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
92 graduates
$101,797
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
306 graduates
$101,428
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
60 graduates
$98,967
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
234 graduates
$95,957
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
34 graduates
$92,523
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
134 graduates
$89,457
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
106+ programsAnd 94 more programs available
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