California State University Long Beach

California State University Long Beach (CSULB) offers 151 different degrees and more than 60 minors. The school also offers many certificates for graduate students. There are currently about 6,000 graduate students who are enrolled in 65 different graduate degree programs. There are also four doctoral degrees offered.

The university was founded in 1949 in Long Beach, California with just 160 students and 13 faculty members. Classes occurred in an old apartment building which had been converted. Now, it is a thriving, reputable, university.

The school also offers very flexible study abroad options. Students can study abroad for a semester, or over the summer. For many locations, the cost to study abroad is very affordable and it can be a fantastic resume builder.

The school also has an honors program which provides specialized scholarships, personalized advising, small class sizes, leadership development opportunities, and more.

The student to faculty ratio at CSULB is 26 to 1. Students at the university have an average GPA of 3.56, an average SAT score of 1,145, and an average ACT score of 23.

Students represent more than 85 countries. 6% of the student body are international students and 81.97% are of minority backgrounds. Further, 58% are women. There are 33,605 undergraduates at the university.

The average first year retention rate is 88% and the acceptance rate is 42.1%. 69.4% of students graduate.

There are more than 300 student organizations on campus to explore including multicultural organizations, sports, professional organizations, and more.

The application fee is $55. Students are not required to submit standardized test scores with their application. However, students are welcome to submit scores if they wish.

71% of all undergraduates are provided some form of financial aid. The Princeton Review has named the school as one of the best value schools. Tuition for in-state students is $6,846. For out-of-state students tuition is $18,726.

The median starting salary of alumni from CSULB is $49,600.

The school is located just three miles from the ocean on a 322-acre campus. The campus offers Japanese gardens, the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, the Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, and so much more.