What is the CSULB acceptance rate for 2026?

CollegesRef lists a published admit rate of 47% for California State University-Long Beach, sourced from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard reporting.

How much is CSULB tuition?

Out-of-state tuition is listed at $23,248 before aid on CollegesRef. See the financial tab for net price and NPC calculator links.

What is the average net price at CSULB?

CollegesRef shows an average net price of $9,171 from federal cost reporting.

What is the graduation rate at CSULB?

The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 75% for California State University-Long Beach.

What colleges are similar to CSULB?

Use CollegesRef's "Colleges like CSULB" page for explainable similarity scores and admissions overlap.

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California State University-Long Beach — Rankings

Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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California State University-Long Beach — CollegesRef college guide

Students researching CSULB acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for California State University-Long Beach. Location: Long Beach, CA. California State University-Long Beach: acceptance rate 47%, tuition $23,248, grad rate 75%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.

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