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California State University-Long Beach admissions

Long Beach, CA

California State University-Long Beach acceptance rate

46.3%

38,854 of 83,967 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).

Selective. With a rate like this, California State University-Long Beach is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.

Key numbers

  • Yield: 17% of admitted students enrolled (6,482 of 38,854).

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Common questions about California State University-Long Beach

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Long Beach?

California State University-Long Beach admitted 46.3% of applicants (38,854 of 83,967) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.

How many admitted students enroll at California State University-Long Beach?

6,482 of the 38,854 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 17%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.

How do you compare at California State University-Long Beach?

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