California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), also known as Long Beach State or "The Beach," is a public university located
in Long Beach, California. Established in 1949, it is one of the largest campuses
in the California State University system, with a 322-acre campus and an enrollment
of over 38,000 students. CSULB offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs
and is recognized for its diverse student body and commitment to social mobility.
The university features notable facilities such as the Walter Pyramid, the Earl Burns
Miller Japanese Garden, and the University Art Museum.
CSU Long Beach Resources
Major Requirements for CSU Long Beach (opens in new window)
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Caution: Some CSU campuses have impacted majors which require you to complete specific coursework, submit your application during the priority filing period, and have a higher GPA to get admitted.
What Sets CSU Long Beach Apart?
Here are some of the distinctions for each college on campus.
College of the Arts (opens in new window)
The College of the Arts' (COTA) School of Art is the nation's largest public, university-based
art department and the first in the western United States to receive accreditation
from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
College of Business Administration (opens in new window)
The CBA has been named Outstanding Business School in The Princeton Review's 2018
"Best Business Schools" guidebook.
College of Education (opens in new window)
The College of Education (CED) produces the largest number of teachers within the
California State University system and is nationally recognized for its K–18 collaboration
with the Long Beach Seamless Education Partnership.
College of Engineering (opens in new window)
CSULB is the only Cal State University in Southern California that offers a Bachelor
of Science degree in biomedical engineering.
College of Health & Human Services (opens in new window)
CSULB's School of Nursing is known for having state-of-the-art technology, partnerships
with local hospitals and an average 95% pass rate on the National Council Licensure
Exam since 2010.
College of Liberal Arts (opens in new window)
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA), the largest college on campus, has more than 9,000
undergraduate students pursuing a variety of highly valued degrees through the college's
96 majors and minors.
College of Natural Science & Mathematics (opens in new window)
CSULB's $105 million state-of-the-art Hall of Science is one of the most modern science
complexes in the United States. It houses 29 teaching laboratories, 31 research laboratories,
four lecture halls, five discipline-specific computer laboratories, three rooftop
greenhouses, a rooftop astronomy observation platform, an academic and health professions
advising center, a tutoring center and a science learning center.
The College of Continuing & Professional Education (CCPE), in collaboration with CSULB's other colleges and departments, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, certificates and individual courses for professionals, corporate clients and students of all ages.