California State University-Long Beach Healthcare Programs
California State University-Long Beach is a public institution located in Long Beach, CA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.
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California State University-Long Beach Rankings
Cal State Long Beach appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:
| Ranking | Rank | Among |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | #2 of 5 | State — California |
| Overall Quality | #2 of 9 | Region — Far Western |
| Overall Quality | #2 of 20 | State — California |
| Overall Quality | #2 of 89 | State — California |
| Overall Quality | #3 of 13 | State — California |
| Overall Quality | #3 of 19 | Region — Far Western |
| Overall Quality | #3 of 29 | Region — Far Western |
| Overall Quality | #3 of 73 | State — California |
Where Is California State University-Long Beach?
Contact information for Cal State Long Beach are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0115 |
| Phone: | 5629854111 |
| Website: | www.csulb.edu/ |
| Admissions: | www.csulb.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.csulb.edu/financial-aid |
How Do I Get Into Cal State Long Beach?
You can apply to Cal State Long Beach online at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Cal State Long Beach is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.
Admission Requirements for Cal State Long Beach
These are the things Cal State Long Beach requires for admission:
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) | Neither required nor recommended |
How Hard Is It To Get Into Cal State Long Beach?
Cal State Long Beach maintains an acceptance rate of 46%, which means it is moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.
Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.
Average Test Scores
Selectivity by Gender
Acceptance rates at Cal State Long Beach vary modestly across gender.
| Gender | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 34,211 | 14,479 | 42% |
| Women | 49,756 | 24,375 | 49% |
Can I Afford California State University-Long Beach?
The average net price after aid at Cal State Long Beach is $8,931. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.
Tuition & Fees
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| In-State Tuition | $6,084 |
| In-State Fees | $1,290 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,684 |
| Out-of-State Fees | $1,290 |
| Total In-State Tuition & Fees | $7,374 |
| Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $19,974 |
Financial Aid
When including loans, work-study, and grants, 16% of students at Cal State Long Beach receive some form of financial aid (5,615 students).
Nearly 72% of students at Cal State Long Beach receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,350 per student.
50% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,502.
Student Loan Debt
24% of Cal State Long Beach undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,328 per year.
California State University-Long Beach Undergraduate Student Diversity
There are 7,085 students enrolled at Cal State Long Beach. Cal State Long Beach is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.
Gender Diversity
Of the 34,131 undergraduate students at Cal State Long Beach, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Long Beach undergraduate students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6,757 |
| Black or African American | 1,331 |
| Hispanic | 17,850 |
| White | 4,914 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 34 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 68 |
| Two or More Races | 1,638 |
| Non-Resident | 819 |
Geographic Diversity
The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Cal State Long Beach are listed below.
| State | First-Time UG Students |
|---|---|
| California | 6,286 |
| Washington | 14 |
| Texas | 10 |
| Hawaii | 9 |
| Colorado | 8 |
Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.
California State University-Long Beach Graduate Student Diversity
6,035 of Cal State Long Beach’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.
Gender Diversity (Graduate)
Among graduate students at Cal State Long Beach, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)
The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Long Beach graduate students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 881 |
| Black or African American | 247 |
| Hispanic | 2,697 |
| White | 1,110 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 223 |
| Non-Resident | 663 |
Online Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Cal State Long Beach delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.
18,702 undergraduate students at Cal State Long Beach took at least one online class — of those, 1,461 took all of their classes online.
At the graduate level, 1,571 students took at least one online class and 943 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Healthcare Programs at California State University-Long Beach
The following healthcare programs are offered at Cal State Long Beach, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.
| Program | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 174 | 63 | — | 306 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 225 | — | — | 225 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 150 | 44 | — | 194 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 61 | 47 | — | 108 |
| Public Health | — | 40 | — | 40 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — | 40 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | 12 | — | 12 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — | 2 |
Academic Programs at California State University-Long Beach
Cal State Long Beach offers 26 distinct academic programs.
The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.
Institutional Profile
Cal State Long Beach maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:
- AP credits: Yes
- Dual enrollment credits: Yes
- Life experience credits: Implied no
References
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