California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, California · Public
California State University-Long Beach admitted 45% of 88,276 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at California State University-Long Beach
Enter a score to see whether California State University-Long Beach is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (45%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
California State University-Long Beach doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How California State University-Long Beach rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Course rigor
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.66 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,416 in-state and $40,296 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $9,731 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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