Long Beach, California · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
California State University, Long Beach is a public research university in Long Beach, California, and its 322-acre campus is the second largest in the California State University system. As of fall 2024, it enrolled approximately 35,843 undergraduate and 5,346 graduate students, with graduate offerings that include master's degrees, credentials, post-baccalaureate certificates, and doctoral programs. Classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity, it offers five doctoral programs and is a Hispanic-serving institution.
Value rank
Ranked #9 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #97 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National Universities
Ranked #132 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
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1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90840-0115
Visit University SiteRanked #265 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1556 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total: 40,278
Undergrad: 34,243
Undergrad full-time: 28,962
Graduate: 6,035
Part-time: 7,529
In-state
Tuition: $7,008
Total cost on campus: $28,416
Out-of-state
Tuition: $18,888
Total cost on campus: $40,296
Room & board: $15,612
Books & supplies: $1,490
Receive aid: 82%
Avg grant aid: $10,512
Pell grant recipients: 50%
Rent: $1,211 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.83
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.