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California State University-Long Beach: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

California State University-Long Beach admits about 46.3% of applicants.

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Acceptance rate 46.3%
SAT range Not reported
Net price $9,426
Graduation rate 70.3%

California State University-Long Beach At a Glance

LocationLong Beach, California
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment35,924
Acceptance Rate46.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)Not reported
SAT Range (Math)Not reported
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)Not reported
Average SAT (Combined)Not reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Average Net Price$9,426/yr
Tuition (In-State)$8,338/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$21,658/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate70.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate86.8%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$69,554
Median Debt at Completion$14,195

How California State University-Long Beach Compares

California State University-Long Beach is more selective than about 83% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 35,924 students, it is larger than about 91% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate?

California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate is about 46.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Long Beach?

SAT score data for California State University-Long Beach is not currently reported by the College Scorecard.

Does California State University-Long Beach require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check California State University-Long Beach's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of California State University-Long Beach?

The average net price reported for California State University-Long Beach is $9,426 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also California State University-Long Beach's official site.