California State University, Long Beach
A beautiful, active campus in Southern California filled with diverse and friendly people. It's better at The Beach!
About the institution
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), known as "The Beach", offers students the natural beauty and climate of Southern California in a safe, suburban environment and the rich cultural offerings of the greater Los Angeles region. More than 3,000 international students from 100 different countries already call CSULB home.
CSULB provides an exceptional student experience through nationally recognized academic programs and personalized support services. Students at The Beach benefit from dedicated and award-winning faculty mentors on a campus that emphasizes research, student success, and creative activity.
Surrounded by the best that Southern California has to offer, CSULB is an ideal place to live, learn, and discover!
Number of Undergraduate Students
35000
Student to Faculty Ratio
24:1
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
Large, Coastal, Suburban Campus
Education Model
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model): Accessible, Practical, Affordable
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes for some courses
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
$16,338 USD
Funding
For a full list of scholarships and their requirements: https://www.csulb.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid-and-scholarships-office
IB Grade Requirements
3.0 Equivalent GPA (IB 5+ granted freshmen credit)
UFP Grade Requirements
Subjects
#14 Regional Universities West (USA)
Anthropology and Sociology | USA Top 100 | |
Art | USA Top 100 | |
Design | USA Top 50 | |
Film and Photography | Country Top 100 | |
Music | Country Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | Engineering |
African Studies | Language & Culture |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
| Sciences |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Biomedical Engineering | Engineering |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Games and Graphics
| Computing & ICT |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Dance
| Performing Arts |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Dietetics/Nutrition
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Fashion | Art & Design |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Food Science | Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
Hospitality Leisure and Tourism | Business |
Information Technology | Computing & ICT |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Japanese | Language & Culture |
Journalism | English & Media |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Music | Performing Arts |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Physiotherapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Pre-Med
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Social Policy | Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Speech and Language Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Urban Planning | Society & Social Sciences |
It’s Better at The Beach!
* Ranked #3 Public University in the West (U.S. News & World Report)
* Named a “Best in the West” university (Princeton Review)
* Named a “Best Value College” (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)
* CSULB receives more applications than any other California State University campus