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California State University, Long Beach, popularly referred to as CSULB was initially established as a state college in 1949. It acquired university status in 1972 and currently enrolls over 36,000 students. CSULB offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees, 60 master's degrees, 10 education-related credential programs, and several doctoral degrees in 7 academic colleges:
CSULB has over 15 sports teams including baseball, cross country, softball, track and field, tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, water polo and golf teams. The mascot for the teams is Prospector Pete, and the teams go by the official name of 49ers. The unofficial name of the baseball team is the Dirtbags. The CSULB sports teams are also popularly called The Beach.
Students at the school often study art studies, family and social work, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Long Beach State does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 53% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 550 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Long Beach State tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 36,868 students (30,679 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Long Beach State.
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Big West Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
General Phone: (562) 985-4111
http://www.csulb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,056 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, English, sociology, political science, history, geography, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,332 | business management, managerial economics, logistics |
| Family and Social Work | 653 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration, family studies |
| Education and Teaching | 549 | trade and industrial teaching, education, school counseling, special ed |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 469 | criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 432 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Engineering | 393 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 342 | health and physical education, dietitian, parks and recreation studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 296 | registered nursing, community nurse, nursing administration |
| Science | 288 | biology, biochemistry, marine biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Media | 273 | journalism, radio and television |
| Art Studies | 250 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 165 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 137 | computer engineering, computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 109 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 102 | mathematics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 85 | health service and sciences |
| Medical Administration | 81 | health care administration |
| Music | 77 | music performance, music |
| Engineering Technician | 73 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, engineering technology, computer engineering tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 60 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 31 | public health, gerontology |
| Design | 21 | industrial design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 14 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Beach State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,567 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 1,721 | 56 |
In 2007-2008, Long Beach State had a total enrollment of 36,868 students (30,679 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 22% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Long Beach State offers campus housing for 1,962 of its 30,679 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Long Beach, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45,214 | 21,245 | 47% | 4,217 | 20% |
| Men | 17,752 | 7,926 | 45% | 1,562 | 20% |
| Women | 27,462 | 13,319 | 48% | 2,655 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,392 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,562 |
| Room and board | $ 7,940 |
| Room charge | $ 4,928 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,318 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,174 |
Financial Aid:
Long Beach State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113900)
Long Beach State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 335 | 226 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 117 | 140 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 97 | 104 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 24 | $125,499 | 17 | $115,576 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $83,542 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $117,429 | 21 | $113,089 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 218 | $95,148 | 119 | $92,862 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 102 | $76,559 | 93 | $76,162 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 104 | $67,602 | 135 | $68,197 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 85 | $63,258 | 102 | $62,087 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 511 | $80,586 | 449 | $74,996 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 108 | 129 | 237 |
| Track | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 85 | 125 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Beach State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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